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VU02 TZJ

2002 Piaggio Zip 125

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,303 mi
Last recorded5,303 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2008
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip 12511,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 TZJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,303 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 5,210 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 5,210 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 5,209 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 125?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,171
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Headlamp aim too high 14
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VU02 TZJ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip 125 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 11,069 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 TZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU02 TZJ registered?

VU02 TZJ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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