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Y887 WVE

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

11,358 mi
Last recorded11,358 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY887 WVE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 11,358 miles

front brake hose clip broken

slight lose of damping effect from front/rear suspension

Pass 5 Jan 2018 10,988 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 10,530 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear brake does not lock out on roller brake test

Pass 7 Jan 2016 10,191 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

front bodywork damaged

tyre pressures low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 9,762 miles

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

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

inner tube fitted to rear

oil leak from 2st oil tank

Pass 7 Dec 2013 9,307 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

tyre pressures low

Pass 9 Nov 2012 8,834 miles

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

headlight bulb deteriorated, may fail soon

inner tube fitted to tubeless rear wheel

Fail 9 Nov 2012 8,834 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

headlight bulb deteriorated, may fail soon

inner tube fitted to tubeless rear wheel

Pass 8 Dec 2011 8,456 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

inner tube fitted in tubless rear wheel

Pass 24 Dec 2010 7,866 miles

rear tyre poor

Pass 5 Jan 2010 7,252 miles

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

front/rear tyre pressures slightly low, reset a.s.a.p.

slight play in fork bush or headrace bearing..

some lose of damping from front suspension, road test carried out

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 5,563 miles

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

slight damage to n/side front indicator lens

Pass 26 Jul 2006 4,867 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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Y887 WVE is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y887 WVE, 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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Y887 WVE is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is Y887 WVE safe to buy?

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