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LK08 OMZ

2008 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

10,975 mi
Last recorded10,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 OMZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 10,975 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 10,975 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 9,447 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 9,447 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 7,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 5,736 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 5,736 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 3,663 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 3,663 miles

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))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) 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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LK08 OMZ is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LK08 OMZ, 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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What year was LK08 OMZ registered?

LK08 OMZ is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LK08 OMZ safe to buy?

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