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WA51 UYK

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,760 mi
Last recorded24,760 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 UYK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,499 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 23,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,992 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 20,399 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 18,294 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,732 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 15,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,069 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,050 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 11,050 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 9,107 miles

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

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 UYK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYK, 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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WA51 UYK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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