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Y457 OFU

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,778 mi
Last recorded7,778 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY457 OFU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 7,778 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 7,763 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 7,750 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 7,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,324 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 5,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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Y457 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver 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 Y457 OFU, 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 Y457 OFU registered?

Y457 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y457 OFU safe to buy?

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