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Y893 FTT

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,054 mi
Last recorded18,054 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY893 FTT
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 18,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 17,566 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 17,566 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,043 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 13,037 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 11,939 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,762 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,557 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,296 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,781 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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Y893 FTT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y893 FTT, 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 Y893 FTT registered?

Y893 FTT is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y893 FTT safe to buy?

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