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LY02 TLU

2002 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,279 mi
Last recorded9,279 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 TLU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,279 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 7,675 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 7,675 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,379 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 5,379 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

idle screw missing from carburetor

Pass 21 Aug 2007 1,085 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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 TLU is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLU, 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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LY02 TLU is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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