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Y409 NLD

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

18,740 mi
Last recorded18,740 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 NLD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,149 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 16,149 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 13,584 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 13,584 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

tell tales work off wrong bulb

Pass 13 Jul 2013 12,347 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake line insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2012 10,532 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 10,532 miles

Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 8,799 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,759 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 8,759 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,410 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 4,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 2,731 miles

"temporay plug only" in front tyre

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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Y409 NLD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y409 NLD, 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 Y409 NLD registered?

Y409 NLD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y409 NLD safe to buy?

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