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Y796 OFU

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,332 mi
Last recorded24,332 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 OFU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2009 24,332 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Offside Brake component leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Inner Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 21,193 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,193 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,137 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 19,137 miles

Leg shield insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 11,053 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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Y796 OFU 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 50%.

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 Y796 OFU, 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 Y796 OFU registered?

Y796 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 August 2001.

Is Y796 OFU safe to buy?

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