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FY02 JYZ

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

8,208 mi
Last recorded8,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 JYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 8,208 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 8,208 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3C2d.)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 8,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 1,963 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 1,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 15,568 miles

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

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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FY02 JYZ is a 2002 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 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 FY02 JYZ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY02 JYZ registered?

FY02 JYZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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