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W938 EAG

2000 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

20,318 mi
Last recorded20,318 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 EAG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,318 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 20,318 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,318 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 20,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 May 2007 19,966 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,966 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 17,118 miles

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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W938 EAG is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W938 EAG, 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 W938 EAG registered?

W938 EAG is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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