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R828 TLN

1998 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,172 mi
Last recorded5,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 TLN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 5,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 4,671 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,524 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 4,524 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake pad lining separating from backing plate

Pass 10 Nov 2008 4,517 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 4,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pad lining coming away from metal backing

Pass 25 Nov 2006 4,442 miles

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

rear tyre perished around sidewall

Pass 26 Nov 2005 4,219 miles

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

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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R828 TLN is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R828 TLN, 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 R828 TLN registered?

R828 TLN is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R828 TLN safe to buy?

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