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N297 LCV

1996 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,591 mi
Last recorded3,591 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 LCV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 3,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 3,573 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 3,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 3,511 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 3,458 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 May 2017 3,458 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 3,408 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 3,331 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 3,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 3,202 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 3,202 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 3,187 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 3,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 3,109 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 3,102 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2009 2,918 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 2,918 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 2,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 2,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 2,423 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre slightly perished

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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N297 LCV is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N297 LCV, 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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What year was N297 LCV registered?

N297 LCV is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N297 LCV safe to buy?

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