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Y937 APW

2001 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,451 mi
Last recorded9,451 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY937 APW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 9,451 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 9,451 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 9,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 9,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,451 miles

both tyres have slight perishing to side walls

Fail 15 Mar 2011 9,451 miles

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

both tyres have slight perishing to side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,451 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 9,451 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 9,451 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 9,451 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,034 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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Y937 APW is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y937 APW, 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 Y937 APW registered?

Y937 APW is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y937 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y937 APW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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