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Y221 HPK

2001 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,445 mi
Last recorded6,445 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 HPK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 6,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 6,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,106 miles

rear tyre showing early signs of perishing. advise to change

Fail 10 Aug 2011 3,843 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 3,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 3,574 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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Y221 HPK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 49cc 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 HPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y221 HPK?

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What year was Y221 HPK registered?

Y221 HPK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y221 HPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 HPK 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.

Does Y221 HPK have outstanding finance?

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