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N794 HKH

1996 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,867 mi
Last recorded4,867 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 HKH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 4,867 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 4,867 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure VARIOUS PANLES (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 4,813 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 4,802 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 3,922 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,831 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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N794 HKH is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N794 HKH, 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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N794 HKH is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is N794 HKH safe to buy?

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