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Y815 LCF

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

11,725 mi
Last recorded11,725 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 LCF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 11,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Brake lever so insecure that the brake cannot be readily applied leaver missing (1.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 9,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 7,816 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 7,811 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Trye pressure to low

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2016 12,296 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 Nov 2015 12,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,585 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 11,581 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

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

spedo cable not attached at top.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,821 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 10,821 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,851 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 3,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 2,692 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 844 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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Y815 LCF is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y815 LCF, 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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Y815 LCF is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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