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2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,561 mi
Last recorded27,561 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY46 PDF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,669 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 24,668 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 24,657 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 24,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 20,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 19,198 miles

Ignition switch faulty.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 17,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,951 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 15,951 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,443 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 12,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,224 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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Y46 PDF is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y46 PDF, 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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Y46 PDF is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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