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P635 VHO

1996 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,159 mi
Last recorded4,159 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 VHO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2011 4,159 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 3,614 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 29 May 2010 3,607 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre Front Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Rear Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Centre Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 2,381 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 2,381 miles

Centre Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Mar 2006 2,240 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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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P635 VHO is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P635 VHO, 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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P635 VHO is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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