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R704 WYB

1998 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,139 mi
Last recorded11,139 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 WYB
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 11,139 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 11,134 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 11,126 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 11,120 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2015 1,110 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

battery flat

Pass 4 Dec 2014 11,082 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2013 10,889 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 10,678 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 10,397 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 10,397 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 10,012 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,424 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 8,396 miles

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 8,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 6,004 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 6,004 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 5,208 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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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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R704 WYB is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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