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S912 JGO

1998 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,228 mi
Last recorded14,228 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Zip7,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS912 JGO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,228 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 14,170 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Front Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 12,937 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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S912 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S912 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 S912 JGO registered?

S912 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S912 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S912 JGO shows 3 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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