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YJ56 UFM

2006 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,608 mi
Last recorded17,608 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 UFM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 17,608 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Centre Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 8,460 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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YJ56 UFM is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 YJ56 UFM, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ56 UFM registered?

YJ56 UFM is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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