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R343 UFR

1998 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,646 mi
Last recorded6,646 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 UFR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 6,646 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 6,646 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 6,646 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 6,646 miles

Oil leak

diffrent indicators fitted on front

front end damaged

slight play in front forks

Fail 30 Nov 2011 6,646 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Oil leak

diffrent indicators fitted on front

front end damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2009 4,521 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 4,517 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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R343 UFR is a 1998 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 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 R343 UFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R343 UFR registered?

R343 UFR is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R343 UFR safe to buy?

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