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Y189 JCS

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,663 mi
Last recorded18,663 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 JCS
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 18,663 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 18,570 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 18,552 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 18,531 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,356 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 7,303 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 7,303 miles

Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 4,984 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 4,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 4,826 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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Y189 JCS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y189 JCS, 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 Y189 JCS registered?

Y189 JCS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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