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RA15 DCF

2015 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,771 mi
Last recorded23,771 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA15 DCF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 23,771 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 23,760 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached Damper rod has become detached from lower shock mount. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock Bent

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 22,236 miles

Offside Rear engine fan cover loose bolt missing

front mud guard loose

fuel tap damp

rear exhaust bracket bolt missing

rear indicator lense missing

Fail 2 Apr 2022 22,228 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Offside Rear engine fan cover loose bolt missing

front mud guard loose

fuel tap damp

rear exhaust bracket bolt missing

rear indicator lense missing

Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,997 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 20,984 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 12,433 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour Yellow (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 12,433 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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RA15 DCF is a 2015 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,926 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 RA15 DCF, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RA15 DCF registered?

RA15 DCF is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 2015.

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