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Y221 BJW

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,295 mi
Last recorded33,295 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 BJW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 33,295 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,912 miles

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 27,794 miles

Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 24,878 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 24,878 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,435 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,420 miles

speedometer not working.

Fail 7 Jul 2006 17,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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Y221 BJW is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y221 BJW, 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 Y221 BJW registered?

Y221 BJW is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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