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Y172 TGN

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,748 mi
Last recorded9,748 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 TGN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 9,748 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear number plate incorrectly mounted and liable to come into contact with suspension movement.and not illuminated.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,512 miles

Offside Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Speedometer inner cable broken.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 6,512 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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Y172 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y172 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y172 TGN registered?

Y172 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y172 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y172 TGN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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