MOT Status
ValidMileage
11,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Front brake not working .. brake needs bleeding
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both tyres flat
rear brake arm slightly worn
Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
rear brake arm slightly worn
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
stand looose
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V990 XJV is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 V990 XJV, 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 V990 XJV registered?
V990 XJV is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 October 1999.
Is V990 XJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V990 XJV shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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