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W335 VEF

2000 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,861 mi
Last recorded27,861 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW335 VEF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 27,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 27,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 22,032 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 4,318 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 4,318 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 3,145 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,143 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2010 3,142 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 May 2008 3,126 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 3,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 May 2007 2,092 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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W335 VEF is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W335 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W335 VEF registered?

W335 VEF is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W335 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W335 VEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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