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X898 HHW

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,843 mi
Last recorded8,843 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX898 HHW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 8,843 miles

slight play in both bottom fork stansions

Fail 18 Feb 2014 8,843 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 8,843 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,843 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 8,843 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 8,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,843 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 8,843 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 8,843 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 8,843 miles

Rear 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.

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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X898 HHW is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 X898 HHW, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X898 HHW registered?

X898 HHW is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X898 HHW safe to buy?

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