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Y128 FEL

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,147 mi
Last recorded10,147 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 FEL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,147 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 7,004 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 4,562 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 3,149 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 3,077 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Inner Leg shield insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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Y128 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y128 FEL, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y128 FEL registered?

Y128 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y128 FEL safe to buy?

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