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Y415 CDS

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,335 mi
Last recorded10,335 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 CDS
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,335 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 10,284 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 8,172 miles

Front 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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Y415 CDS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y415 CDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y415 CDS registered?

Y415 CDS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y415 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y415 CDS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y415 CDS have outstanding finance?

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