MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R229 YBK is a 1998 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 7,200 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 R229 YBK, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R229 YBK?
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What year was R229 YBK registered?
R229 YBK is a 1998 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R229 YBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R229 YBK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R229 YBK have outstanding finance?
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