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W187 TTA

2000 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,778 mi
Last recorded21,778 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 TTA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,778 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 21,655 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 20,550 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 20,532 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 19,739 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 19,729 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear brake lever rubbing on cowling

rear brake lever very stiff and heavy

seat hinge worn

slight front brake bind

Pass 23 Sep 2008 18,187 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,057 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 13,761 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 13,761 miles

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

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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W187 TTA is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W187 TTA, 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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W187 TTA is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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