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Y504 SUD

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,703 mi
Last recorded19,703 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 SUD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,703 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 19,703 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,898 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,622 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 13,084 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 13,040 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 May 2009 10,485 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 7,489 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 7,464 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Plate brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.B2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2006 5,796 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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Y504 SUD 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 72.7%.

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 Y504 SUD, 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 Y504 SUD registered?

Y504 SUD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y504 SUD safe to buy?

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