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Y653 AFP

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,938 mi
Last recorded74,938 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY653 AFP
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,938 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,160 miles

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

front tyre perrished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,996 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,538 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,216 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,888 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

slight panel damage to front of machine

Fail 30 Oct 2008 36,410 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

front mud guard cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,410 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Oil leak

front mud guard cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2007 28,284 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2007 28,284 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,883 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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Y653 AFP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y653 AFP, 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 Y653 AFP registered?

Y653 AFP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y653 AFP safe to buy?

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