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Y479 BCG

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,853 mi
Last recorded40,853 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 BCG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,853 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 38,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 38,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,805 miles

front mudguard missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,957 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,074 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 30,074 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,367 miles

rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,253 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 25,253 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,658 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 22,658 miles

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.

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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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.

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