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Y138 DJO

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 DJO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2021

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected locking split pin missing (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,792 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 10,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front valve splitting

Fail 13 Jun 2018 10,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front valve splitting

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 6,053 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear number plate light does not illuminate.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 6,053 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear number plate light does not illuminate.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 5,057 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 5,057 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 3,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2013 3,326 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 3,152 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 3,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 2,979 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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Y138 DJO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y138 DJO, 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 Y138 DJO registered?

Y138 DJO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y138 DJO safe to buy?

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