MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Handlebar covers damaged
Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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Y827 GYJ 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 66.7%.
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 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 Y827 GYJ, 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 Y827 GYJ registered?
Y827 GYJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 August 2001.
Is Y827 GYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y827 GYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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