MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS
Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ52 MBU is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WJ52 MBU, 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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What year was WJ52 MBU registered?
WJ52 MBU is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 October 2002.
Is WJ52 MBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ52 MBU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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