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R782 DMX

1998 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,000 mi
Last recorded19,000 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 DMX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 19,000 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 19,000 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019

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

pannels cable tied

speedo missing

Fail 28 Feb 2019

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced melted (4.1.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

pannels cable tied

speedo missing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 18,661 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 18,640 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play Engine mounting (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2012 6,287 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 5,368 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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R782 DMX is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R782 DMX, 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 R782 DMX registered?

R782 DMX is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R782 DMX safe to buy?

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