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WA09 KPG

2009 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,995 mi
Last recorded27,995 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA09 KPG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 27,995 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

idle speed too high

Fail 26 Jul 2024 27,985 miles

Riders seat missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

idle speed too high

Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 27,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective steering has not got lock stops (2.1.3 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,470 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 23,463 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure panel (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 21,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 19,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 17,598 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 26,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,979 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 15,979 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking fuel pipe but no leaks found

Fail 22 Sep 2016 15,979 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front brake applied (1.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front tyre pressure low

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear tyre pressure low

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight cracking fuel pipe but no leaks found

Pass 4 Feb 2015 15,968 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

fuel pipe starting to crack but not yet leaking

Fail 30 Jan 2015 15,968 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

front fluid not checked cant see in the glass

fuel pipe starting to crack but not yet leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,727 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 12,638 miles

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,948 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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WA09 KPG is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 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 WA09 KPG, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA09 KPG is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 28 June 2009.

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