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Y436 NYB

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,351 mi
Last recorded17,351 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY436 NYB
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 17,351 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 17,351 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,657 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 14,657 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 12,412 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 12,412 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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 NYB is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYB, 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 Y436 NYB registered?

Y436 NYB is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y436 NYB safe to buy?

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