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Y344 UDT

2001 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

25,788 mi
Last recorded25,788 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY344 UDT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,788 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 25,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 4,775 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 4,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,726 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,418 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 21,414 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 18,953 miles

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 May 2007 16,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 16,067 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2006 13,325 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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Y344 UDT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y344 UDT, 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 Y344 UDT registered?

Y344 UDT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y344 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y344 UDT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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