MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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Y508 GMB is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 Y508 GMB, 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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Y508 GMB is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 June 2001.
Is Y508 GMB safe to buy?
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