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S35 BCG

1998 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

7,641 mi
Last recorded7,641 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 BCG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2013 7,641 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

center stand spring very weak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 7,641 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

center stand spring very weak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 6,536 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 6,536 miles

Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,536 miles

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

small cut in front tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2011 6,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

small cut in front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2010 6,536 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 6,008 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 6,008 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 5,106 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 3,714 miles

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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S35 BCG is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S35 BCG, 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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S35 BCG is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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