MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,884 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
masking kit fitted to front lights
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
front mudguard missing
indicators not fitted
speedo light , light switch , horn switch ,non standard equipment
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)
front mudguard missing
indicators not fitted
speedo light , light switch , horn switch ,non standard equipment
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V508 DBJ is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 V508 DBJ, 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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How do I check the history of V508 DBJ?
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What year was V508 DBJ registered?
V508 DBJ is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 September 1999.
Is V508 DBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V508 DBJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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