MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)
rear tyre valve fitted can cause valve to be pulled out of rim due to size + weight at speed
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front tyre pressure low
Headlight adjuster at end of travel to get beam within mot limits. Bulb holder shows heat damage which is most likely the cause of the misalignment.
Rear L-plate damaged
Slight play developing in engine mountings
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front tyre pressure low
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlight adjuster at end of travel to get beam within mot limits. Bulb holder shows heat damage which is most likely the cause of the misalignment.
Rear L-plate damaged
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Slight play developing in engine mountings
Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
front + rear tyres pressure low .
main beam tell tale not working .
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
front tyre , n/s + o/s tyre walls & tread area have superfisual cracking .
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
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Y359 AAH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Green 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 Y359 AAH, 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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Y359 AAH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 May 2001.
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