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S778 DFG

1998 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,342 mi
Last recorded13,342 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS778 DFG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 13,342 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 16 May 2024 13,340 miles

Front Brake cable excessively corroded outer cable corroded and fractured (1.1.15 (b))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front perished in tread

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 13,340 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

reduced damping on front shockabsorbers

Pass 3 Oct 2019 13,304 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,157 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,974 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,413 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 12,413 miles

Rear Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 10,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,825 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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S778 DFG is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S778 DFG, 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 S778 DFG registered?

S778 DFG is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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