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BX51 WDF

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,949 mi
Last recorded17,949 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 WDF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,949 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 17,936 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,638 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 14,630 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 12,516 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,516 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,981 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,033 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 7,150 miles

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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BX51 WDF is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX51 WDF, 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 BX51 WDF registered?

BX51 WDF is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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