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Y436 GEU

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,424 mi
Last recorded11,424 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 GEU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 11,424 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,619 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 10,337 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 7,115 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 6,531 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 6,526 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

two metal objects stuck in rear tyre.

Pass 7 Mar 2009 6,526 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 6,526 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,526 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 6,526 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,527 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 6,527 miles

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 6,526 miles

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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Y436 GEU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y436 GEU, 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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Y436 GEU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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