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FX51 KUR

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

26,641 mi
Last recorded26,641 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KUR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 26,641 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

mileage meter not working

Fail 3 Apr 2012 26,641 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 23,756 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 17,913 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 17,913 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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 KUR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 KUR, 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 KUR registered?

FX51 KUR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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