MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort spindle binding (3.3.A1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R243 ABT is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R243 ABT, 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 R243 ABT registered?
R243 ABT is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R243 ABT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R243 ABT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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