MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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)
speedometer not working.
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.
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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.
Is Y221 BJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y221 BJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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