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Y524 ACL

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

12,279 mi
Last recorded12,279 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY524 ACL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 12,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,285 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 12,279 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 24,082 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 24,082 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 11 May 2011 24,043 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,170 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 21,170 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 19,535 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,535 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 18,120 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,065 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y524 ACL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y524 ACL, 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 Y524 ACL registered?

Y524 ACL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y524 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y524 ACL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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