MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,614 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear brake nearly out of adjustment
Speedo cable brocken
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Throttle stiff
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)
Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y947 APW is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red 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 Y947 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 Y947 APW registered?
Y947 APW is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 6 July 2001.
Is Y947 APW safe to buy?
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