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W356 ONJ

2000 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

3,890 mi
Last recorded3,890 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 ONJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 3,890 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 3,872 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 3,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 2,881 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 2,881 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 2,687 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 2,400 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 1,914 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 1,880 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 1,880 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 1,644 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (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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W356 ONJ is a 2000 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 2000 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,541 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 W356 ONJ, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W356 ONJ registered?

W356 ONJ is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W356 ONJ safe to buy?

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