MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,114 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both headlight beams come on at the same time.
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 BLC is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R78 BLC, 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 R78 BLC registered?
R78 BLC is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 July 1998.
Is R78 BLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R78 BLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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