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W159 OUF

2000 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

16,947 mi
Last recorded16,947 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 OUF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 16,947 miles

exhaust noisey

Fail 23 Sep 2016 16,947 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

exhaust noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,947 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 16,947 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 16,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 16,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

no mirrors at time of mot

Fail 17 Apr 2010 16,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 16,947 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 16,946 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2008
Fail 29 Feb 2008

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.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 284 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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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.

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