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WU65 RKJ

2015 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,073 mi
Last recorded23,073 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU65 RKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2021 23,073 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

starter motor cables melted and shorting against exhaust

various bolts/screws/fixings missing

Pass 4 Jul 2019 14,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 14,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,790 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 11,790 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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WU65 RKJ is a 2015 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,926 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 WU65 RKJ, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WU65 RKJ registered?

WU65 RKJ is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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