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LK51 YKN

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,377 mi
Last recorded9,377 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YKN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 9,377 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Centre Front Lower Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Unone pipe not terminated & haning loose

Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 7,378 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 6,535 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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LK51 YKN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK51 YKN, 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 LK51 YKN registered?

LK51 YKN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is LK51 YKN safe to buy?

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