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Y864 TGN

2001 Piaggio Zi

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,304 mi
Last recorded24,304 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zi11,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY864 TGN
MakePiaggio
ModelZi
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,304 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 24,303 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,277 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,303 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 24,303 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 24,303 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 24,303 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zi?

Based on 357 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
1,941
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread not clearly visible 10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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Y864 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Zi in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zi models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 11,030 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 Zi fails its MOT is shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y864 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Zi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y864 TGN registered?

Y864 TGN is a 2001 Piaggio Zi, first registered on 30 August 2001.

Is Y864 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y864 TGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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