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P109 VDL

1997 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,532 mi
Last recorded32,532 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Zip7,328 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP109 VDL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,532 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,493 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,382 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 5 Sep 2013 31,382 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,799 miles

Battery insecure

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

drive noisey ?

Fail 7 May 2011 29,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

drive noisey ?

nearly all adjustment used on rear brake ?

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,657 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,648 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 27,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

battery flat, electric start not working.

rear brake lever slow to return.

Pass 12 May 2007 24,514 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 24,514 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 23,281 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 23,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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P109 VDL is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 7,328 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 P109 VDL, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P109 VDL is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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