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R694 BMA

1997 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,465 mi
Last recorded6,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Zip7,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 BMA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 6,465 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear suspension spring slight corrosion.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 6,465 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear suspension spring slight corrosion.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 4,837 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 2,008 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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R694 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R694 BMA, 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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R694 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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