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Y72 HTA

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,790 mi
Last recorded26,790 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 HTA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,790 miles

Exhaust Noisy

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 26,790 miles

Brake cable badly frayed Cable Broken (3.2.A1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear 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)

Exhaust Noisy

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

Front Tyre Deformed

Pass 10 Jun 2015 24,857 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,223 miles

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

rear brake requires adjustment

Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,109 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 21,581 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 21,024 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,292 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 18,510 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 May 2008 15,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 13,780 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 12,520 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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Y72 HTA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y72 HTA, 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 Y72 HTA registered?

Y72 HTA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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