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Y747 NLR

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,083 mi
Last recorded11,083 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 NLR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 11,080 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 8,539 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 8,181 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,287 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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Y747 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y747 NLR, 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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Y747 NLR is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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