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FY02 OVK

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

13,743 mi
Last recorded13,743 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OVK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 13,743 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 11,563 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Oil leak ()

seat hinge lose when unlocked

Pass 25 Apr 2016 10,147 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering speedo cable rubbing slightly on inner leg sheilds (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

little reserve travel on rear brake lever

looks slight oil leak at oil tank

Fail 25 Apr 2016 10,142 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering speedo cable rubbing slightly on inner leg sheilds (2.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

little reserve travel on rear brake lever

looks slight oil leak at oil tank

Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,300 miles

Little reserve travel on rear brake lever operation.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,138 miles

Low damping effect on front forks

NSF indicator lense broken.

Rear tyre close to recommended limit.

Speedo cable fouls front wheel slightly in left hand lock.

Pass 2 May 2013 3,888 miles

Little rebound damping on front forks.

NSF lamp lense broken.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 3,544 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 3,138 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 2,711 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 2,166 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 2,166 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 1,868 miles

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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FY02 OVK is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FY02 OVK, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY02 OVK registered?

FY02 OVK is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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