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HW51 ERZ

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,866 mi
Last recorded28,866 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 ERZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 28,866 miles

battery insecure

front frorks upper covered in tape

front handle bars misaligned

handle bar grips poor condition

o/s mirror missing

wiring n/s under side insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2014 28,866 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

battery insecure

front frorks upper covered in tape

front handle bars misaligned

handle bar grips poor condition

o/s mirror missing

wiring n/s under side insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2013 24,649 miles

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

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

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

advise front mudguard missing

advise seat catch damaged

advise stand damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2013 24,649 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front mudguard missing

advise seat catch damaged

advise stand damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2011 13,094 miles

slight play noted in front folks

Pass 29 Oct 2010 12,563 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 12,563 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,159 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,409 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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HW51 ERZ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW51 ERZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW51 ERZ registered?

HW51 ERZ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is HW51 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 ERZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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