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Y891 RPX

2001 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,742 mi
Last recorded15,742 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 RPX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,002 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 8,508 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 8,508 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,426 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 701 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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Y891 RPX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y891 RPX, 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 Y891 RPX registered?

Y891 RPX is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y891 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y891 RPX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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