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GU52 WGE

2002 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

34,736 mi
Last recorded34,736 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 WGE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 34,736 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 31,657 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 31,657 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,639 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 24,086 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 24,086 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 16,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,855 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 4,958 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 4,958 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 1,731 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 1,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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GU52 WGE is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 GU52 WGE, 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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GU52 WGE is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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