MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp battery dead (1.5.1c)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute battery dead (1.5.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user battery dead (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp battery dead (1.3.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
battery flat
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
indicator warning lamp not working but you can see indicators flashing from riders position
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
indicator warning lamp not working
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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R704 WYB is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R704 WYB, 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 R704 WYB registered?
R704 WYB is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 March 1998.
Is R704 WYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R704 WYB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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