MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
front mudguard missing
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
rear tyre pressure low
rear tyre sidewall cracked
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y479 BCG 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 Y479 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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Y479 BCG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 June 2001.
Is Y479 BCG safe to buy?
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