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VU52 JYX

2002 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,941 mi
Last recorded22,941 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 JYX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 22,941 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 20,929 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 20,929 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 18,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,374 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 17,374 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 15,454 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 15,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,602 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 10,450 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 10,450 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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VU52 JYX is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 VU52 JYX, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU52 JYX registered?

VU52 JYX is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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