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Y425 NWL

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,649 mi
Last recorded2,649 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 NWL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2014 2,649 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,852 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 10,852 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,944 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 4,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 2,603 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 2,591 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y425 NWL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y425 NWL, 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 Y425 NWL registered?

Y425 NWL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 August 2001.

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