MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust noisey
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
exhaust noisey
No lights fitted at time of test
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
No lights fitted at time of test
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
no mirrorat time of mot
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
no mirrors at time of mot
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
no mirrors at time of mot
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
engine mounting has slight free play.
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W159 OUF is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2000 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,541 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 W159 OUF, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W159 OUF registered?
W159 OUF is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 July 2000.
Is W159 OUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W159 OUF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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