MOT Status
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12,758 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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Y272 GWV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 Y272 GWV, 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 Y272 GWV registered?
Y272 GWV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 May 2001.
Is Y272 GWV safe to buy?
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