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Y867 RDL

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,843 mi
Last recorded23,843 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY867 RDL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 23,843 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 23,843 miles

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2021 23,843 miles

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 23,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 23,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 23,690 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 23,690 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,525 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 23,520 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 23,309 miles

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

tube fitted to rear tubeless tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2016 23,309 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

tube fitted to rear tubeless tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2015 23,127 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,606 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 22,606 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,554 miles

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2010 17,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 9,935 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 8,835 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y867 RDL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y867 RDL, 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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Y867 RDL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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