MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)
Rear Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
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Y917 GFG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 Y917 GFG, 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 Y917 GFG registered?
Y917 GFG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 May 2001.
Is Y917 GFG safe to buy?
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