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X885 NVX

2000 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

4,093 mi
Last recorded4,093 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 NVX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2017 4,093 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. No damping (2.3.6c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Front Front tyre worn unevenly

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Rear center stand badly worn + spring weak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also unevenly worn (4.1.3(i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 4,093 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 4,093 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 3,922 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 15 May 2015 3,922 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 6 May 2015 3,922 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 3,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 2,794 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 2,789 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 2,788 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Number plate is damaged but readable

Fail 14 Jan 2010 2,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 2,557 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 2,557 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 1,455 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 1,455 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 560 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 560 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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X885 NVX is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X885 NVX, 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.

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What year was X885 NVX registered?

X885 NVX is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X885 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X885 NVX shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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