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R348 EOT

1998 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,845 mi
Last recorded3,845 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 EOT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 3,845 miles

Side stand ineffective.

Fail 19 Apr 2018 3,845 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour yellow in colour. (1.1.2a)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective no lock stop o/s and n/s. (2.1.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Side stand ineffective.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 6,229 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,629 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,629 miles

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 11 Feb 2011 9,629 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Feb 2010 7,504 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,205 miles

Front Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

seat hinge broken

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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R348 EOT is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R348 EOT, 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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R348 EOT is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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