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T34 JGN

1999 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

7,303 mi
Last recorded7,303 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Zip6,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT34 JGN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 7,303 miles

Front Tyre is over 15 years old

Pass 17 May 2023 7,251 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 7,065 miles

Front mudguard damaged

Fail 17 May 2022 7,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front mudguard damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2021 6,412 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 6,403 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Road spring corroded rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged front tyre, valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel corroded but not to excess rear wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advance travel, front and rear brake levers

advise condition of centre stand, hanging low

advise, condition of seat

exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

front mud guard, cut down in size

no number plate light fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 5,916 miles

Front advise mudguard cut down

Fail 4 Jun 2019 5,895 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure topbox rack (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front advise mudguard cut down

Pass 1 Jun 2018 5,458 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

front tyre, valve stem slightly deteriorated

steering slightly notchy

Pass 30 May 2017 5,030 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 4,611 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 4,611 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 4,375 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 May 2015 4,375 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 May 2014 4,070 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 4,059 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 May 2013 3,172 miles

front tyre perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2007 3,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 3,172 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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T34 JGN is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T34 JGN, 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 T34 JGN registered?

T34 JGN is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T34 JGN safe to buy?

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