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S269 FFW

1999 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,279 mi
Last recorded16,279 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Zip6,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 FFW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 16,279 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Lower crankcase bolt missing. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,279 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 16,279 miles

Direction indicators not working all not working (1.5.1c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

no battery power

Pass 16 Mar 2015 16,196 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 16,196 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 11 Feb 2014 14,229 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,685 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 13,685 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2011 11,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,695 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 10,695 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2008 8,150 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 4,018 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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S269 FFW is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 6,994 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 S269 FFW, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S269 FFW registered?

S269 FFW is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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