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WA51 HSY

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,155 mi
Last recorded34,155 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 HSY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2012 34,155 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front mudgaurd damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,155 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Hi/Lo wrong way round on switch

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,155 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Hi/Lo wrong way round on switch

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,155 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 34,155 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 23,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,677 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 28,525 miles

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

all plastics damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2005 28,525 miles

all plastics damaged

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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WA51 HSY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 WA51 HSY, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA51 HSY registered?

WA51 HSY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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