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WA53 GSU

2003 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,655 mi
Last recorded52,655 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GSU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 52,655 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 52,655 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,669 miles

Light switch slightly faulty

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,665 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Light switch slightly faulty

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,277 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 47,987 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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WA53 GSU is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 WA53 GSU, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA53 GSU registered?

WA53 GSU is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is WA53 GSU safe to buy?

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