MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y723 FTA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y723 FTA, 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 Y723 FTA registered?
Y723 FTA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 26 May 2001.
Is Y723 FTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y723 FTA shows 7 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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