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Y476 BCG

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,152 mi
Last recorded9,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 BCG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2010 9,152 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 3,283 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,255 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2006 3,133 miles

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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Y476 BCG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y476 BCG, 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 Y476 BCG registered?

Y476 BCG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 May 2001.

Is Y476 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y476 BCG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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