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Y739 UGJ

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

6,577 mi
Last recorded6,577 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 UGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 6,577 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 6,577 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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 4 Feb 2011 18,710 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 18,710 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

REAR TYRE FLAT

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,648 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,648 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 16,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,629 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 16,629 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 15,657 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 15,657 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate 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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Y739 UGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y739 UGJ, 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 Y739 UGJ registered?

Y739 UGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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