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Y339 HGX

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

2,567 mi
Last recorded2,567 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY339 HGX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 2,567 miles

Front Shock has reduced damping effect

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 3,586 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 3,586 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 17,936 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 17,936 miles

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

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 17,936 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 17,936 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 17,936 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

seat lock broken,secured by strap.

Pass 11 May 2015 17,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 May 2015 17,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 17,936 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 May 2013 17,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 17,936 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 17,936 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 17,936 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 9 May 2011 16,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,837 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 11,924 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 9,692 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 9,692 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,113 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,113 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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Y339 HGX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y339 HGX, 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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Y339 HGX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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