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PO51 EGC

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

999 mi
Last recorded999 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 EGC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 999 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 8,999 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 5,748 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 4,213 miles

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

rattle from exhaust gaurd

slight rumble rear drive

Fail 28 Apr 2012 4,213 miles

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

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)

Nail in front tyre

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

centre stand bent leans to the o/s

rattle from exhaust gaurd

rear dust cap missing

slight rumble rear drive

Pass 5 Dec 2006 3,963 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 3,963 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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PO51 EGC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PO51 EGC, 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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PO51 EGC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is PO51 EGC safe to buy?

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