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VU52 WJK

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,167 mi
Last recorded17,167 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WJK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 17,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 18,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 18,581 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front damping reduced

Fail 16 Mar 2019 18,581 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front damping reduced

Pass 16 Mar 2018 17,610 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 17,610 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam intermittent light (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working Horn doesn't operate properly, depending on steering angle (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Riders seat insecure No lock on seat (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,229 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 16,229 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 15,087 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 15,087 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 14,210 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 12,047 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2011 12,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,034 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,034 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 6,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 4,610 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 2,212 miles

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 WJK is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJK, 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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VU52 WJK is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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