MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear brake requires adjustment
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
rear brake cable requires securing
Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Battery insecure
fairing pannels loose
steering bearings slightly loose
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V49 JFM is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1999 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 6,994 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 V49 JFM, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V49 JFM registered?
V49 JFM is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 September 1999.
Is V49 JFM safe to buy?
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