MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Front suspension assembly component excessively misaligned (2.3.1)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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T738 FJW is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 T738 FJW, 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 T738 FJW registered?
T738 FJW is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 April 1999.
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