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Y616 AET

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,607 mi
Last recorded5,607 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 AET
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2014 5,607 miles

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

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 3,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 3,177 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 3,177 miles

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 2,945 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 2,945 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 2,704 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 2,260 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 2,260 miles

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 1,958 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 1,958 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Rear mudgaurd bolt missing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 1,719 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 29 May 2007 1,719 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2006 1,489 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y616 AET is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y616 AET, 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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Y616 AET is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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