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Y228 HTA

2001 Piaggio Zip

Yellow Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,100 mi
Last recorded30,100 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 HTA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,100 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,780 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 26,771 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 24,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 24,232 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,090 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 22,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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Y228 HTA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Yellow with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y228 HTA, 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 Y228 HTA registered?

Y228 HTA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y228 HTA safe to buy?

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