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Y129 RWR

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,034 mi
Last recorded25,034 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 RWR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 25,034 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 25,034 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,951 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 17,950 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,282 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 15,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,072 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 10,037 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 9,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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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Y129 RWR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y129 RWR, 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 Y129 RWR registered?

Y129 RWR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y129 RWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y129 RWR shows 9 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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