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Y689 HUM

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

12,976 mi
Last recorded12,976 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 HUM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 12,976 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 12,976 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 10,597 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 10,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 10,304 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 10,304 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,304 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 10,304 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 10,304 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,304 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 10,304 miles

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

Centre Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2007 10,308 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 10,304 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 7,655 miles

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

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

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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Y689 HUM is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y689 HUM, 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 Y689 HUM registered?

Y689 HUM is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y689 HUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y689 HUM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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