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KJ51 ABX

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,495 mi
Last recorded8,495 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 ABX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 7,512 miles

top of forks and headrace bearing areas getting rusty.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 7,512 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

top of forks and headrace bearing areas getting rusty.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 6,771 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 6,771 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,020 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 4,044 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 4,044 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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KJ51 ABX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJ51 ABX, 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 KJ51 ABX registered?

KJ51 ABX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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