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S94 JGO

1999 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,053 mi
Last recorded21,053 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Zip6,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 JGO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 21,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 21,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,684 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 18,684 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of the horn (1.3.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 13,592 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,562 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,362 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 13,562 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 13,562 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 10,497 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 10,497 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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S94 JGO is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S94 JGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S94 JGO registered?

S94 JGO is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S94 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S94 JGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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