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GN51 NHV

2001 Piaggio Zip 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,172 mi
Last recorded7,172 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip 12511,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 NHV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 7,172 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 6,794 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 6,086 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 4,962 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 4,927 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2017 3,207 miles

Front tyre sidewalls starting to crack/perish

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

difficult to determine front brake pad condition

Pass 14 Mar 2016 2,327 miles

Front tyre sidewall starting to crack/perish

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

difficult to determine front brake pad condition

Pass 10 Mar 2015 1,396 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

difficult to determine front brake pad condition

difficult to determine front brake reservoir fluid level

light cracking in front tyre sidewalls

Fail 10 Mar 2015 1,396 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

difficult to determine front brake pad condition

difficult to determine front brake reservoir fluid level

light cracking in front tyre sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2014 1,390 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 1,390 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 125?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,171
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Headlamp aim too high 14
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GN51 NHV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 11,853 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN51 NHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN51 NHV registered?

GN51 NHV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is GN51 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 NHV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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