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MU51 DLO

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,504 mi
Last recorded15,504 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 DLO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 15,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking slightly at header (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 15,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken & leaking badly (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding front brake binding & locks the wheel when rotated backwards (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear brake binding - once applied it wont release (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front tyre worn past the limit on outer centre right side & is deflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear hand control does not return correctly (binding brake) & leaves the brake light on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm rear tyre worn past the limit in centre section (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking fuel hose corroded/perished - PRS - replace with new item (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2005 13,540 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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MU51 DLO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MU51 DLO, 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 MU51 DLO registered?

MU51 DLO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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