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WJ52 YFH

2003 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,636 mi
Last recorded16,636 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 YFH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 16,636 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 16,566 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 16,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

chassis showing sign of surface corrosion

n/s front indicator and side light outter lens broken

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,474 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 16,474 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 12,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 7,286 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 7,286 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 6,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 Jan 2006 4,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 4,906 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 YFH is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ52 YFH, 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 WJ52 YFH registered?

WJ52 YFH is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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