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WU51 EPL

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,237 mi
Last recorded41,237 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 EPL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,237 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,920 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 38,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,182 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,399 miles

Crack in rear carrier.

Oil leak at rear.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 34,147 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,147 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 33,426 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Slight binding of front brake.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,426 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Slight binding of front brake.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 32,219 miles

Centre stand worn.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Slight binding of front brake.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 32,219 miles

Centre stand worn.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Slight binding of front brake.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,464 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,599 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 25,599 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,909 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,148 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 14,134 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 EPL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPL, 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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What year was WU51 EPL registered?

WU51 EPL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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