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YK05 AWM

2005 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,980 mi
Last recorded10,980 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 AWM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2016 10,980 miles

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

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine casing bolts missing

flywheel cover loose

indicator lens missing nearside front and rear and offside front and rear

speedo not working

Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 13,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 6,168 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 6,168 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 4,499 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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YK05 AWM is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 8,942 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 YK05 AWM, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK05 AWM registered?

YK05 AWM is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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