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Y771 DDA

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,415 mi
Last recorded4,415 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 DDA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 4,415 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 4,409 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 4,371 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 4,125 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 3,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 3,083 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 521 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 88 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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Y771 DDA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y771 DDA, 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 Y771 DDA registered?

Y771 DDA is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y771 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y771 DDA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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