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GX02 YWT

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

3,097 mi
Last recorded3,097 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 YWT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 3,097 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 3,097 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 28,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 18,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 16,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 13,242 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,425 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 11,425 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,839 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 10,839 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 8,878 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,505 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 8,505 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2008 8,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,851 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 7,836 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 6,647 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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GX02 YWT is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GX02 YWT, 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 GX02 YWT registered?

GX02 YWT is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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