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Y718 XAE

2001 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

20,765 mi
Last recorded20,765 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY718 XAE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,765 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 20,765 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 20,765 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 20,765 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2013 20,425 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 20,425 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,215 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 20,215 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 17,225 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 17,225 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,203 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2010 14,186 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2009 8,402 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

number plate cracked but not insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2009 8,402 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

number plate cracked but not insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2008 6,521 miles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 1,077 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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Y718 XAE is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 Y718 XAE, 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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Y718 XAE is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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