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Y383 TCD

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

4,270 mi
Last recorded4,270 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY383 TCD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2024 4,270 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 4,268 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 4,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

speedometer not working

Fail 7 Mar 2022 4,256 miles

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

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure side stand (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

speedometer not working

Pass 3 Nov 2020 15,417 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 18,766 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre perishing

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 18,766 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front tyre perishing

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 18,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 18,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,475 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 16,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 16,551 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 16,413 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Aug 2013 16,413 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 15,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,793 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,683 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 11,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 8,009 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,680 miles

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

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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Y383 TCD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y383 TCD, 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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Y383 TCD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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