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GX58 GYC

2008 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

14,721 mi
Last recorded14,721 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 GYC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 14,721 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,080 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 14,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 12,311 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 12,311 miles

Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 Jan 2015 8,950 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 8,950 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Lower Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

both front brake hose banjo washers on outside of banjo

Pass 13 Dec 2013 8,950 miles

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

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

speedo drive broken giving a notchy front wheel rotation

Fail 13 Dec 2013 8,950 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

speedo drive broken giving a notchy front wheel rotation

Fail 21 Dec 2012 5,950 miles

Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Very slight play in rear suspension / engine mounting linkage

speedo cable not secured in drive gear (broken)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 5,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Very slight play in rear suspension / engine mounting linkage

speedo cable not secured in drive gear (broken)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 8,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 8,950 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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GX58 GYC is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 GX58 GYC, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX58 GYC is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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