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R997 CUH

1997 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,918 mi
Last recorded8,918 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Zip7,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 CUH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 8,918 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 8,918 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 May 2012 8,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2011 8,907 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2011 8,907 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,822 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,978 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 3,428 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 3,423 miles

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.

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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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?

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