MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X897 HFU is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 X897 HFU, 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 X897 HFU registered?
X897 HFU is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 December 2000.
Is X897 HFU safe to buy?
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