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GX51 WZC

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,083 mi
Last recorded1,083 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 WZC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 1,083 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,020 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,020 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 22,480 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,627 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 18,519 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,519 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 16,105 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,130 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 14,130 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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GX51 WZC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GX51 WZC, 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 GX51 WZC registered?

GX51 WZC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 WZC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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