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N745 HLY

1996 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,768 mi
Last recorded4,768 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 HLY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 4,768 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 4,768 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 4,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 4,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 4,626 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 4,385 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 4,385 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 4,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,093 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 12,093 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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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N745 HLY is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N745 HLY, 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 N745 HLY registered?

N745 HLY is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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