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WJ52 KYZ

2002 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,029 mi
Last recorded53,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 KYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 51,615 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 49,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 47,563 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,337 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,619 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 32,441 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,047 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,333 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 27,333 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.E1d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,404 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,698 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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WJ52 KYZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WJ52 KYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ52 KYZ registered?

WJ52 KYZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ52 KYZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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