MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
11,268 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front tyre starting to crack on tread.
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
FRONT WHEEL BINDS WHEN ROTATED BACKWARDS
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y188 XEC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc 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 Y188 XEC, 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 Y188 XEC registered?
Y188 XEC is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 May 2001.
Is Y188 XEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y188 XEC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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