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Y843 OCT

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,537 mi
Last recorded8,537 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 OCT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 8,537 miles

Centre stand pivot slightly stiff.

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear grab handle slightly loose.

Fail 21 Jun 2013 8,537 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Centre stand pivot slightly stiff.

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear grab handle slightly loose.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 8,537 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 8,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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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Y843 OCT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y843 OCT, 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 Y843 OCT registered?

Y843 OCT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 May 2001.

Is Y843 OCT safe to buy?

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