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X581 YEL

2000 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,564 mi
Last recorded18,564 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Zip9,541 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX581 YEL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 18,564 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 18,564 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both tyres very flat, required inflating before brake test.

Pass 19 May 2008 17,836 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 17,836 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 15,690 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 15,690 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

front tyre under inflated

Pass 16 May 2006 10,031 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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X581 YEL is a 2000 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X581 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X581 YEL?

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What year was X581 YEL registered?

X581 YEL is a 2000 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X581 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X581 YEL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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