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RJ13 HZC

2013 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,357 mi
Last recorded3,357 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Zip8,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ13 HZC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 3,357 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 3,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 3,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 3,218 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 3,106 miles

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 3,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 2,940 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 2,940 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 2,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 2,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 2,369 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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RJ13 HZC is a 2013 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 8,334 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 RJ13 HZC, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RJ13 HZC registered?

RJ13 HZC is a 2013 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is RJ13 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ13 HZC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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