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R637 KCD

1998 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,993 mi
Last recorded5,993 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 KCD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 5,993 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 5,992 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

near side mirror loose

off side mirror missing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,903 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 3,903 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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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R637 KCD is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R637 KCD, 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 R637 KCD registered?

R637 KCD is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R637 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R637 KCD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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