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Y314 EBR

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

8,262 mi
Last recorded8,262 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 EBR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2023 8,262 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 7,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 7,343 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 6,634 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 6,619 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,119 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 May 2014 6,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 6,008 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 6,008 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 6,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 6,008 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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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Y314 EBR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y314 EBR, 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 Y314 EBR registered?

Y314 EBR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y314 EBR safe to buy?

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