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WU51 ANV

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,869 mi
Last recorded17,869 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 ANV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2010 17,869 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking

slight binding front brake not enough to show on tester

Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,869 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre cracking

slight binding front brake not enough to show on tester

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,837 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2009 16,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear tyre pressure low

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2008 12,474 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 12,474 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,980 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 10,980 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,980 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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WU51 ANV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 WU51 ANV, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU51 ANV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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