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Y184 JKX

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

19,786 mi
Last recorded19,786 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY184 JKX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 19,786 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 19,786 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 19,387 miles

Decelerometer brake test the less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.E1b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 19,363 miles

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

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 17,405 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 17,405 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 17,405 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,405 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 15,786 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 13,370 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 13,370 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,443 miles

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

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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Y184 JKX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y184 JKX, 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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Y184 JKX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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