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FX51 AVN

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

11,391 mi
Last recorded11,391 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 AVN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 11,391 miles

rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2013 11,391 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,391 miles

front brake trailing slightly, borderline pass

Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 11,391 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 11,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,390 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 11,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,390 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 11,390 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 11,390 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 11,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?

Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
987
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 1,911
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 1,706
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 1,581
Tyre tread not clearly visible 1,455
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,453
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FX51 AVN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX51 AVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX51 AVN?

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What year was FX51 AVN registered?

FX51 AVN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FX51 AVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 AVN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX51 AVN have outstanding finance?

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