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WA58 GVN

2008 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,872 mi
Last recorded16,872 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA58 GVN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 16,872 miles

Central Lower Center stand pivot worn

Front Tyre perished around sidewalls

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre perished/cracked OS sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 15,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 15,682 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 15,665 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 15,629 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 15,626 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 15,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 13,961 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

insecure n/s mirror

Pass 19 Sep 2012 11,118 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,408 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 7,408 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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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WA58 GVN is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 WA58 GVN, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA58 GVN registered?

WA58 GVN is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is WA58 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA58 GVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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