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KJ51 AED

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,732 mi
Last recorded20,732 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 AED
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 20,732 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 20,728 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 20,722 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling front end twisted (2.5.1)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 20,712 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 12,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,546 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 11,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 5,621 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 4,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 4,029 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 3,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 3,107 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 2,152 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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KJ51 AED is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AED, 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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KJ51 AED is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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