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SJ51 LKG

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,806 mi
Last recorded15,806 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 LKG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Jun 2014 15,806 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Jun 2013 14,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,335 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

cover missing from clutch housing(adjustment port)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 11,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,494 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 11,491 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 11,283 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,501 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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SJ51 LKG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 SJ51 LKG, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SJ51 LKG registered?

SJ51 LKG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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