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RX53 WEW

2003 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,551 mi
Last recorded8,551 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 WEW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,551 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 3,942 miles

seat hinge loose, seat ok closed

Fail 23 May 2011 3,942 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

seat hing broken, but seat secure when closed

Fail 9 May 2011 3,901 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 3,210 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 3,178 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

long travel on rear brake lever

rear no/plate taped

Fail 20 Mar 2007 3,178 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

frame covered by body work

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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RX53 WEW is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 RX53 WEW, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX53 WEW registered?

RX53 WEW is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is RX53 WEW safe to buy?

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