MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front tyre slightly perished in tread
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))
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
Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
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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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S778 DFG is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 November 1998.
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