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WA08 RUO

2008 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

39,355 mi
Last recorded39,355 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 RUO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel hose slightly loose Clip (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Side stand insecure

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,926 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 38,893 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 37,141 miles

dip beam image weak but legible

Fail 22 Jan 2019 37,141 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding not releasing when brake released (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working front brake operation (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

dip beam image weak but legible

Pass 29 Jan 2018 34,352 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 34,352 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies operation (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished and split (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,903 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies lever (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,296 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 27,296 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,637 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 23,637 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 20,109 miles

exhaust bolt sheared but exhaust secure

slight front brake bind

Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,971 miles

exhaust bolt missing but exhaust secure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,377 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 14,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,798 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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WA08 RUO is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 WA08 RUO, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA08 RUO is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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