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W927 RLJ

2000 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,241 mi
Last recorded14,241 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW927 RLJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,241 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 142,411 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 14,241 miles

Centre Rear Lower Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Centre Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Feb 2011 12,006 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 9,605 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,841 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 6,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 5,114 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 5,114 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W927 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W927 RLJ, 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 W927 RLJ registered?

W927 RLJ is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W927 RLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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