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Y908 YJU

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,880 mi
Last recorded14,880 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 YJU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 14,880 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 12,825 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 12,825 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 12,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 12,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 11,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 8,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,158 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,436 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 5,341 miles

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

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

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

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 YJU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

Y908 YJU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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