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P56 GTO

1997 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

4,756 mi
Last recorded4,756 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Zip7,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 GTO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 4,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 4,600 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 4,600 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 4,526 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement both body mounting bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 4,477 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 4,477 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 4,437 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2016 4,389 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 4,352 miles

exhaust is slightly noisy

Pass 5 May 2014 4,309 miles

exhaust slightly noisy

Pass 29 Apr 2013
Pass 26 Apr 2012 4,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 4,164 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 4,164 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 May 2010 4,072 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 3,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,743 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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P56 GTO is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P56 GTO, 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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What year was P56 GTO registered?

P56 GTO is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P56 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P56 GTO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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