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WA51 USV

2002 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,443 mi
Last recorded15,443 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 USV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 15,443 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 15,443 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2014 14,204 miles

front tyre very perished

Fail 23 Apr 2014 14,192 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

front tyre very perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,002 miles

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

tread feathering on front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,926 miles

Slight oil leak from oil tank

Pass 4 May 2007 11,901 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 11,901 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 10,910 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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WA51 USV is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 USV, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA51 USV is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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