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Y697 VRH

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,400 mi
Last recorded22,400 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 VRH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,400 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 22,395 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 31 May 2008 18,964 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 13,044 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 13,044 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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Y697 VRH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y697 VRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y697 VRH registered?

Y697 VRH is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y697 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y697 VRH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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