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W582 RTV

2000 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,371 mi
Last recorded21,371 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW582 RTV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 21,371 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 21,371 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 20,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 16,364 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,436 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 13,436 miles

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

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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 11,022 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 11,022 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2010 9,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 29 Sep 2010 9,121 miles

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Sep 2009 7,147 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 7,147 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 4,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2006 2,656 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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W582 RTV is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W582 RTV, 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 W582 RTV registered?

W582 RTV is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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