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LX51 MFU

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

1,721 mi
Last recorded1,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 MFU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 1,721 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 25,622 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

front mudguard missing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 25,622 miles

front mudguard missing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 20,609 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 20,589 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,116 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 19,116 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 11,567 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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LX51 MFU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black 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 LX51 MFU, 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 LX51 MFU registered?

LX51 MFU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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