MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
12,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V68 JFM is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 V68 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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V68 JFM is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 October 1999.
Is V68 JFM safe to buy?
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