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Y476 JRO

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

10,565 mi
Last recorded10,565 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 JRO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,565 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 10,565 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 10,565 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 10,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 10,565 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,565 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 10,510 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 10,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 10,366 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,875 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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Y476 JRO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JRO, 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 JRO registered?

Y476 JRO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y476 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y476 JRO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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