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Y251 CEY

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,952 mi
Last recorded16,952 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 CEY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 16,952 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 16,740 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 16,740 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 16,185 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 16,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 14,739 miles

Front Upper Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 14,449 miles

Front shock absorbers weakened

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tires aged /cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2021 14,449 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front shock absorbers weakened

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tires aged /cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,449 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 14,449 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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Y251 CEY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y251 CEY, 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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Y251 CEY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 August 2001.

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