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T857 ONG

1999 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

6,562 mi
Last recorded6,562 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Zip6,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 ONG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 6,562 miles

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

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

n/s + o/s mirror lens damaged

rear brake reserve travel is getting low .

Fail 8 Aug 2013 6,562 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

n/s + o/s mirror lens damaged

rear brake reserve travel is getting low .

Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,562 miles

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

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

battery power output low which slightly affects lights at low engine speeds

n/s + o/s mirror's lens damaged .

Pass 21 Jul 2011 6,562 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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

n/s + o/s mirrors damaged .

speedo not working .

Pass 2 Aug 2010 6,562 miles

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

front brake reserve travel getting low .

n/s + o/s/f mirrors damaged .

Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,562 miles

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

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

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

front brake reserve travel getting low .

front brake slightly sticking .

front tyre , n/s + o/s sidewalls have superfisual cracking .

n/s + o/s mirrors damaged .

rear tyre , n/s + o/s of tread area has cracking in tyres grooves .

Pass 4 Aug 2008 6,562 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged .

o/s mirror damaged .

Fail 4 Aug 2008 6,562 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

n/s mirror damaged .

o/s mirror damaged .

Pass 6 Aug 2007 6,562 miles

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

front brake lever reserve travel getting low .

Pass 10 Aug 2006 6,562 miles

both wing mirrors cracked

electric starter not working

main stand fractured

Fail 10 Aug 2006 6,562 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

both winngmirrors cracked

electric start not working

main stand fractured

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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T857 ONG is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T857 ONG, 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 T857 ONG registered?

T857 ONG is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 August 1999.

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