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Y877 EVK

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,466 mi
Last recorded20,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 EVK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2010 20,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,466 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 20,454 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,724 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 15,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 14,833 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 14,833 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 10,192 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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Y877 EVK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y877 EVK, 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 Y877 EVK registered?

Y877 EVK is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y877 EVK safe to buy?

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