MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R997 CUH is a 1997 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 1997 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 7,328 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 R997 CUH, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R997 CUH registered?
R997 CUH is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 September 1997.
Is R997 CUH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R997 CUH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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