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Y577 AFP

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,707 mi
Last recorded14,707 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 AFP
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 14,707 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 14,704 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 14,688 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 13,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 11,986 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 10,290 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,154 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 9,242 miles

slight blow on exhaust at gasket

Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,118 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 9,084 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2006 7,404 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 5,430 miles

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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Y577 AFP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y577 AFP, 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 Y577 AFP registered?

Y577 AFP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y577 AFP safe to buy?

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