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YX02 KWZ

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

19,261 mi
Last recorded19,261 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 KWZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,261 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 19,256 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,972 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 18,967 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 17,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 17,576 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 17,573 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 17,542 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,542 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,751 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 15,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(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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YX02 KWZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 YX02 KWZ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX02 KWZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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