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S118 LLM

1998 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,754 mi
Last recorded7,754 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 LLM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,754 miles

air box is loose

Fail 25 Apr 2013 7,752 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

air box is secure but loose

Pass 25 Apr 2012 6,622 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 3,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 2,677 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 2,677 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 2,076 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 2,076 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front tyre perished and in poor condition

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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S118 LLM is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S118 LLM, 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 S118 LLM registered?

S118 LLM is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S118 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 LLM 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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