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S39 JGO

1998 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,621 mi
Last recorded11,621 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 JGO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 11,621 miles

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 11,305 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 11,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 10,958 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 8,063 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 8,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 4,899 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 4,869 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2006 4,842 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 4,842 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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S39 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S39 JGO, 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 S39 JGO registered?

S39 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 December 1998.

Is S39 JGO safe to buy?

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