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R46 NGN

1998 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,646 mi
Last recorded15,646 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 NGN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 15,646 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 15,644 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 15,642 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly front (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Feb 2015 12,428 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 4,921 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 4,918 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 3,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 2,770 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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R46 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Grey 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 R46 NGN, 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 R46 NGN registered?

R46 NGN is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R46 NGN safe to buy?

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