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Y908 GHY

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,453 mi
Last recorded19,453 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 GHY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 19,453 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 19,365 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 2 May 2008 13,120 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 13,120 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 5 May 2007 9,299 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 9,299 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 11,998 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 11,998 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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Y908 GHY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y908 GHY, 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 Y908 GHY registered?

Y908 GHY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y908 GHY safe to buy?

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