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WX58 AWM

2008 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,670 mi
Last recorded19,670 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX58 AWM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 19,670 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage locking device ineffective lock stop ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage unit joining frame to engine (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front fairing slightly loose

air box loose

Pass 11 Oct 2018 17,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 17,070 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 13,657 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 13,657 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light FRONT BRAKE SWITCH NEEDS REPLACING (1.3.1b)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam DIP HEADLIGHT NOT WORKING PROPERLY (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate delaminated BROKEN (6.3.1.d)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKING (6.2.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,468 miles

Number plate cracked

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 12,468 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Number plate cracked

Off side mirror loose

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 10,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 9,592 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,833 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 8,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,680 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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WX58 AWM is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX58 AWM, 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 WX58 AWM registered?

WX58 AWM is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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