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OV51 ONF

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,426 mi
Last recorded16,426 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 ONF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 16,426 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 16,426 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 16,423 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 14,274 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 14,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 13,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 13,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,270 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 12,269 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 7,642 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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OV51 ONF is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV51 ONF, 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 OV51 ONF registered?

OV51 ONF is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 December 2001.

Is OV51 ONF safe to buy?

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