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Y221 GWO

2001 Piaggio Zip

Green Petrol 190cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,238 mi
Last recorded21,238 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 GWO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine190cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,238 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 21,238 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,146 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,764 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 16,986 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 14,757 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 14,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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 GWO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Green with a 190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWO, 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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Y221 GWO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y221 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 GWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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