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OY52 WYG

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,454 mi
Last recorded23,454 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 WYG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 23,454 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

no lights fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2016 23,454 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

1 of 2 rear lamp bulbs not working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 8,418 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 8,410 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

battery flat

fairing inner box lid loose

handlebars twisted in yokes

Pass 13 Feb 2012 4,956 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 4,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 4,945 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre offside sidewalls cracking

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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OY52 WYG is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 OY52 WYG, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY52 WYG registered?

OY52 WYG is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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