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Y912 GYJ

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,177 mi
Last recorded8,177 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY912 GYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 8,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 8,177 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 6,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 6,002 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 5,951 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 5,886 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 5,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 5,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 5,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 5,597 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 5,485 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 5,339 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 5,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 5,012 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 4,991 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 4,385 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 4,093 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 3,763 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 3,363 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 2,762 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 2,547 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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Y912 GYJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y912 GYJ, 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 Y912 GYJ registered?

Y912 GYJ is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y912 GYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y912 GYJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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