MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,662 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
stand spring weak letting stand hang lower
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Nail in rear tyre
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R437 DGK is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1997 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 7,328 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 R437 DGK, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R437 DGK registered?
R437 DGK is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 October 1997.
Is R437 DGK safe to buy?
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