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Y936 RDM

2001 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,781 mi
Last recorded24,781 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY936 RDM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,781 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,734 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 24,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 24,679 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Indicator switch slighty loose.

Rear hugger loose.

Rear mudguard loose.

Air box loose.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,295 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 11,804 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 2 May 2008 11,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Vehicle identification number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 7,810 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 4,091 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 4,066 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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Y936 RDM is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y936 RDM, 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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Y936 RDM is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 July 2001.

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