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Y207 PDN

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,625 mi
Last recorded16,625 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 PDN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,625 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,625 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 16,625 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 28 Sep 2007 16,625 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 15,298 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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Y207 PDN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y207 PDN, 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 Y207 PDN registered?

Y207 PDN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y207 PDN safe to buy?

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