MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
number plate light not working
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Steering linkage locking device ineffective vehicle does not appear to have any lock stops (2.1.3 (d))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired cracked (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
number plate light not working
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y879 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y879 OFU, 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 Y879 OFU registered?
Y879 OFU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 8 August 2001.
Is Y879 OFU safe to buy?
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