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Y739 UKL

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,800 mi
Last recorded8,800 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 UKL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 8,800 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 8,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2017

Mudguard insecure ()

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 18,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,742 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,121 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 16,121 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Mar 2009 14,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 14,478 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 12,146 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,146 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 10,163 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 10,163 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 7,999 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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Y739 UKL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

Y739 UKL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y739 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y739 UKL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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