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LY02 NHE

2002 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,175 mi
Last recorded22,175 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 NHE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 22,175 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 22,051 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,028 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 21,028 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2015 20,620 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,620 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 20,600 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 19,350 miles

small cut in front tyre but tyre cords not exposed

Fail 16 Nov 2012 16,228 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 16,228 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 14,859 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 14,859 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 13,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,394 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 8,776 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 5,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,889 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 3,040 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 1,262 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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LY02 NHE is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY02 NHE, 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 LY02 NHE registered?

LY02 NHE is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 NHE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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