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N349 RPG

1995 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,479 mi
Last recorded9,479 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Piaggio Zip7,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN349 RPG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 9,479 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 7,873 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 7,873 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,811 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

speedo cable shows signs of rubbing front wheel but not at time of test

Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,456 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 7,456 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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N349 RPG is a 1995 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 7,456 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 N349 RPG, 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 31 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N349 RPG registered?

N349 RPG is a 1995 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 August 1995.

Is N349 RPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N349 RPG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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