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Y579 VRH

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,487 mi
Last recorded20,487 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 VRH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2013 20,487 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 17,221 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,460 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,938 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,197 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 8,581 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 VRH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y579 VRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y579 VRH registered?

Y579 VRH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 April 2001.

Is Y579 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y579 VRH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y579 VRH have outstanding finance?

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