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WX08 EHK

2008 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,652 mi
Last recorded28,652 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 EHK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,652 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 23,171 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 23,169 miles

Suspension damaged and seriously weakened engine mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) spit pin (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 May 2020 20,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2017 19,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 17,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated cracked (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

steering slightly misaligned

Fail 28 Jan 2016 17,831 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated cracked (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

steering slightly misaligned

Pass 4 Feb 2015 10,108 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 9,167 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 9,167 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 7,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 7,799 miles

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

advise, front exhaust header pipe badly corroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 7,799 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

advise, front exhaust header pipe badly corroded.

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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WX08 EHK is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 WX08 EHK, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX08 EHK registered?

WX08 EHK is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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