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Y679 DGK

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,147 mi
Last recorded36,147 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 DGK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,147 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

no lights fitted at time of test (masked off)

Fail 9 Feb 2023 36,143 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

no lights fitted at time of test (masked off)

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 35,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,601 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 32,530 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 30,442 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Bulb blown (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 28,665 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Rusty (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 27,806 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 27,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tap leaking by the petrol tank (7.2.1a)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 25,236 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively damaged Front fairing (6.1.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired Part of lense missing & rear bulb offside not working (1.3.3a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,028 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 17,471 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,471 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,132 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,448 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,311 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 9,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,432 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,123 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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Y679 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y679 DGK, 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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Y679 DGK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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