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Y207 UEU

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,191 mi
Last recorded16,191 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 UEU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,191 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 14,929 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 14,929 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,615 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre signs of perishing

seat doesnt lock, but is secure

Pass 21 Jan 2013 14,072 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,570 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 13,335 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 12,105 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,105 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 11,604 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 11,604 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 UEU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEU, 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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Y207 UEU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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