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AY51 FDP

2001 Piaggio Zip

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,300 mi
Last recorded6,300 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FDP
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 6,300 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 6,215 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 16,319 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,319 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 15,070 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 12,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 10,537 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 10,537 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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AY51 FDP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY51 FDP, 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.

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What year was AY51 FDP registered?

AY51 FDP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AY51 FDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 FDP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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