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Y749 KJM

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,817 mi
Last recorded3,817 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 KJM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 May 2012 3,817 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 2,916 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 2,732 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 2,728 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 2,728 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 2,006 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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Y749 KJM is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y749 KJM, 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 Y749 KJM registered?

Y749 KJM is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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