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Y376 FTA

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,677 mi
Last recorded31,677 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY376 FTA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 31,677 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

there are no front or rear position lamps on this model

Fail 7 Oct 2016 31,673 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

there are no front or rear position lamps on this model

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,660 miles

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

main beam indicater intermitant

Fail 28 Aug 2013 31,660 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

main beam indicater intermitant

Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,872 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,872 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,503 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 26,503 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 24,513 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,513 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 24,506 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,850 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 21,850 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,633 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 17,631 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 13,577 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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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Y376 FTA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y376 FTA, 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 Y376 FTA registered?

Y376 FTA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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