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LY51 ESF

2002 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,001 mi
Last recorded8,001 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 ESF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 8,001 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 1,080 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 1,080 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,817 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,818 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 10,818 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 11,234 miles

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 10,003 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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LY51 ESF is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LY51 ESF, 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 LY51 ESF registered?

LY51 ESF is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for LY51 ESF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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