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Y895 HGY

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,339 mi
Last recorded24,339 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 HGY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 24,339 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 23,313 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 22,195 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Lower oil leak

Rear luggage rack loose

Pass 26 Apr 2022 21,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 19,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 18,723 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 18,723 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,568 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 16,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 14 May 2018 16,492 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 15,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 13,985 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 12,997 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,968 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 11,968 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 10,984 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,994 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,994 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 6,766 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 5,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,473 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 5,407 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 5,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 2,857 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

thorn in rear tyre

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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Y895 HGY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y895 HGY, 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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Y895 HGY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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