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Y579 VNO

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,746 mi
Last recorded25,746 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 VNO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 25,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 25,746 miles

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 25,746 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

engine runs rough

front pads getting low

Fail 13 Feb 2019 25,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam affected by main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

front suspension slightly reduced damping

fuel cap sealing washer missing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 5,732 miles

Front tyre cracking

front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2013 5,732 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 5,368 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 4,898 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 4,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 4,674 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 4,280 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,280 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,875 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,424 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 2,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 2,904 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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Y579 VNO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y579 VNO, 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 Y579 VNO registered?

Y579 VNO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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