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Y857 NBY

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,261 mi
Last recorded12,261 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 NBY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 12,261 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 12,261 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 12,261 miles

rear light lens broken

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Dec 2013 12,261 miles

Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

rear light lens broken

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,261 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 12,261 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2011 12,261 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 12,261 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 12,261 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 11,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 10,131 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 7,625 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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Y857 NBY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y857 NBY, 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 Y857 NBY registered?

Y857 NBY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y857 NBY safe to buy?

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