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V291 WUG

2000 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,033 mi
Last recorded32,033 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV291 WUG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 32,033 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 32,033 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2023 29,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 28,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 28,266 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,802 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 27,436 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 27,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 26,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 26,033 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 25,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 24,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,315 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 24,315 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 22,935 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 21,516 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 19,718 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,789 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 17,789 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 13,897 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 12,425 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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V291 WUG is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,541 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 V291 WUG, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V291 WUG registered?

V291 WUG is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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