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AE51 UBM

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

18,014 mi
Last recorded18,014 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UBM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 18,014 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 18,004 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 17,954 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 1,806 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 1,792 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

stand broken

Pass 15 Nov 2005 10,960 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 10,960 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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AE51 UBM is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 AE51 UBM, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 UBM registered?

AE51 UBM is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AE51 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 UBM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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