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X131 JDC

2000 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,953 mi
Last recorded11,953 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 JDC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 11,953 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 11,948 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 8,593 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 8,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 8,593 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 7,337 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 7,337 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(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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X131 JDC is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,541 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 X131 JDC, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X131 JDC registered?

X131 JDC is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X131 JDC safe to buy?

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