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W553 YBM

2000 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,226 mi
Last recorded16,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 YBM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,226 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 16,195 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 16,160 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 16,101 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,889 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 11,886 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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W553 YBM is a 2000 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 2000 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 9,541 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 W553 YBM, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W553 YBM registered?

W553 YBM is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W553 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W553 YBM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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