MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y688 TGH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 Y688 TGH, 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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Y688 TGH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 April 2001.
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