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Y534 XBT

2001 Piaggio Zip 125

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,947 mi
Last recorded29,947 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip 12511,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 XBT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 29,947 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 28,741 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,727 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 27,727 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 125?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,171
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Headlamp aim too high 14
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Y534 XBT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 11,853 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y534 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y534 XBT registered?

Y534 XBT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y534 XBT safe to buy?

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