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Y781 YEV

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,527 mi
Last recorded39,527 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 YEV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,527 miles

poor front suspension damping

Fail 8 Oct 2011 39,527 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

poor front suspension damping

throttle sticks when on centre stand

Pass 11 Sep 2010 33,010 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,771 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 16,259 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,207 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 12,449 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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Y781 YEV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y781 YEV, 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 Y781 YEV registered?

Y781 YEV is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y781 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 YEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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