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Y595 VHR

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY595 VHR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2015 1 miles

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 11,643 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 30 May 2014 11,643 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front fairing cover loose

Pass 23 Jan 2012 6,708 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Feb 2011 475 miles

Number Plate aged.

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 15,074 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,399 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,084 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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Y595 VHR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y595 VHR, 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 Y595 VHR registered?

Y595 VHR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y595 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y595 VHR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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