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Y409 WUA

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,704 mi
Last recorded23,704 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 WUA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,704 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,192 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 18,192 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,083 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 18,083 miles

Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 16,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,875 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 16,875 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,532 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.B1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 9,692 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 9,692 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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Y409 WUA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

Y409 WUA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y409 WUA safe to buy?

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