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Y843 OUD

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,950 mi
Last recorded22,950 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 OUD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 22,950 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 22,806 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 22,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 22,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,204 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,002 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 21,999 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 21,637 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 20,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 17,725 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,835 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,352 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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Y843 OUD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y843 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

Y843 OUD is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y843 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y843 OUD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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