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R422 DVU

1998 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 DVU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011
Pass 2 Aug 2010
Pass 22 May 2009 21,643 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,382 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 20,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 20,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,853 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 19,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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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R422 DVU is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R422 DVU, 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 R422 DVU registered?

R422 DVU is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R422 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 DVU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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