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GN51 KJV

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,605 mi
Last recorded34,605 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 KJV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,605 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 34,605 miles

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,035 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,035 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 27,788 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,177 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 8,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 14,671 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 7,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,119 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 6,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 6,011 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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GN51 KJV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GN51 KJV, 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 GN51 KJV registered?

GN51 KJV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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