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1999 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,708 mi
Last recorded15,708 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Zip6,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 NUM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,708 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 14,700 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 14,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,476 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 11,476 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,182 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 5,154 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 2,371 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 2,339 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 2,339 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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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V816 NUM is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V816 NUM, 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 V816 NUM registered?

V816 NUM is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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