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LK51 NHJ

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

26,309 mi
Last recorded26,309 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 NHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 26,309 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 26,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,631 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 22,631 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

vehicle lights opperating incorectally due to battery power too low.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 19,986 miles

rear tyre was flat

Fail 12 Dec 2011 19,986 miles

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

rear tyre was flat

Pass 15 Dec 2010 16,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,029 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 13,029 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 9,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 9,295 miles

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,346 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 6,346 miles

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

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

low air presure in rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2006 4,533 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 4,533 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 4,345 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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LK51 NHJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LK51 NHJ, 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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LK51 NHJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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