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Y394 FAR

2001 Piaggio Zip

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,538 mi
Last recorded17,538 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY394 FAR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 17,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2015 15,848 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,798 miles

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 5,651 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 5,061 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 4,176 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 4,176 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y394 FAR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y394 FAR, 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 Y394 FAR registered?

Y394 FAR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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