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Y858 DGO

2001 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,209 mi
Last recorded7,209 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY858 DGO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 7,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 7,164 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 4,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2012 4,957 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,957 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 4,957 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 4,957 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,957 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 4,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 4,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,641 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 3,641 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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Y858 DGO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y858 DGO, 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 Y858 DGO registered?

Y858 DGO is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y858 DGO safe to buy?

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