MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
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)
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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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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Y189 JCS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 July 2001.
Is Y189 JCS safe to buy?
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