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W579 JOG

2000 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

2,105 mi
Last recorded2,105 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW579 JOG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 2,105 miles

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

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

handle bars not central and bent.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 2,054 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Modified handle bars

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,594 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 17,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 14,814 miles

oil leak

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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W579 JOG is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 W579 JOG, 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 W579 JOG registered?

W579 JOG is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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