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N882 BPY

1996 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,364 mi
Last recorded10,364 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN882 BPY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,364 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 9,067 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 9,067 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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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N882 BPY is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N882 BPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N882 BPY registered?

N882 BPY is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 July 1996.

Is N882 BPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N882 BPY shows 3 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.

Does N882 BPY have outstanding finance?

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