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Y553 NYA

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

12,511 mi
Last recorded12,511 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY553 NYA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 12,511 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 7,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 7,192 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 7,192 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 7,199 miles

centre stand not returning on its own.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 7,199 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

centre stand not returning on its own.

Fail 20 May 2009 7,192 miles

Headlamp dipped beam flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.2c)

front tyre side walls cracking

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 20 May 2009 7,192 miles

front tyre side walls cracking

rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 20 May 2008 5,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 5,435 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 5,435 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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Y553 NYA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver 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 Y553 NYA, 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 Y553 NYA registered?

Y553 NYA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y553 NYA safe to buy?

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