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WA51 ZLY

2002 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,508 mi
Last recorded16,508 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ZLY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,508 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 16,508 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 16,516 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

reg plate border has been cut down

Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,204 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 10,204 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 8,268 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 8,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

battery cover missing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,437 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 6,437 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,853 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 4,690 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 4,194 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 4,194 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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 ZLY is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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