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WX08 OCY

2008 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,289 mi
Last recorded29,289 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 OCY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 29,289 miles

Day time MOT

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

Rear brake lever has minimal reserve travel

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 29,289 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake lever has minimal reserve travel

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 29,289 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 29,289 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 29,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 29,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,289 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,290 miles

rear shock has reduced damping

Fail 1 Apr 2022 29,290 miles

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear shock has reduced damping

Pass 29 Mar 2021 29,289 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 28,450 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 24,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 19,613 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,521 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 8,942 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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 OCY is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX08 OCY registered?

WX08 OCY is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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