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Y683 HKE

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

19,445 mi
Last recorded19,445 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 HKE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 19,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 18,480 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 18,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 17,989 miles

front suspention slightly soft

Pass 18 Jul 2018 17,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,151 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 17,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 16,730 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 16,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,304 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 15,771 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,771 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 14,558 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,346 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 12,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 11,836 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 10,532 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,102 miles

There is no rear number plate light fitted to this vehicle

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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Y683 HKE is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y683 HKE, 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 Y683 HKE registered?

Y683 HKE is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y683 HKE safe to buy?

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