MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y497 RBD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 Y497 RBD, 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 Y497 RBD registered?
Y497 RBD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 April 2001.
Is Y497 RBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y497 RBD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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