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W649 RLJ

2000 Piaggio Zi

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,616 mi
Last recorded32,616 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zi14,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW649 RLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZi
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,616 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 32,584 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 26,770 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 26,757 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 25,823 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 25,810 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 17,793 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 17,793 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zi?

Based on 357 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,941
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread not clearly visible 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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W649 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Zi in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Zi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 14,603 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 Zi fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W649 RLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio Zi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W649 RLJ registered?

W649 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Zi, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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