MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
nearside rear indicator lense incomplete
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R281 TCK is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 7,200 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 R281 TCK, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R281 TCK registered?
R281 TCK is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 April 1998.
Is R281 TCK safe to buy?
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