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LF51 YVO

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,757 mi
Last recorded4,757 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 YVO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 4,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 3,340 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 1,575 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 17,768 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 17,768 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 17,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2007 8,739 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 8,739 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 6,550 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 4,230 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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LF51 YVO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LF51 YVO, 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 LF51 YVO registered?

LF51 YVO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is LF51 YVO safe to buy?

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