MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,102 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
some plastic body fairings missing or damaged
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
some plastic body fairings missing or damaged
headlamp on dipped beam seems dim advise further investigation
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R431 MFV is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R431 MFV, 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 R431 MFV registered?
R431 MFV is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R431 MFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R431 MFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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