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FX51 FVS

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,126 mi
Last recorded12,126 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FVS
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 12,126 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 12,126 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Feb 2014 12,119 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,047 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

no stand fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 11,121 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,327 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 9,322 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,303 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 8,303 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2005 7,702 miles

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 FVS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FVS, 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.

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What year was FX51 FVS registered?

FX51 FVS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is FX51 FVS safe to buy?

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