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Y929 UKN

2001 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,608 mi
Last recorded6,608 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY929 UKN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 6,608 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 6,608 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

no mirrors at time of test

no reg/plate light

no speedo cable fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2014 6,491 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 5,732 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 4,827 miles

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 4,827 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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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Y929 UKN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 Y929 UKN, 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 Y929 UKN registered?

Y929 UKN is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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