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Y616 NLK

2001 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43 mi
Last recorded43 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY616 NLK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 43 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 70,355 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2014 70,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2013 67,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 60,370 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,538 miles

One VIN is not legible the other is rusted over and only just readable

Fail 30 Apr 2011 52,538 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

One VIN is not legible the other is rusted over and only just readable

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 47,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 47,127 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 33,574 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,574 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,015 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 20,015 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 16,219 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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Y616 NLK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y616 NLK, 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 Y616 NLK registered?

Y616 NLK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y616 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y616 NLK shows 15 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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