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Y508 JRO

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

27,827 mi
Last recorded27,827 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY508 JRO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,827 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,975 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,730 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 21,730 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 14,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 13,450 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 13,450 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,131 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 7,083 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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Y508 JRO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y508 JRO registered?

Y508 JRO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is Y508 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y508 JRO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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