MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,239 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Tyre valve stem misaligned which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Surface cracks in rear tyre wall
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R401 MFV is a 1997 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R401 MFV, 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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How do I check the history of R401 MFV?
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What year was R401 MFV registered?
R401 MFV is a 1997 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R401 MFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R401 MFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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