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N143 VOD

1996 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,895 mi
Last recorded13,895 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN143 VOD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 13,895 miles

Exhaust showing early signs of leaking.

Front tyre wearing unevenly

Throttle Slow Releasing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 13,435 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 11,979 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 11,979 miles

Front Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,533 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 7,533 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2010 6,094 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 6,094 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 5,826 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 5,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 5,010 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 4,861 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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N143 VOD is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 6,304 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 N143 VOD, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N143 VOD is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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