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YN04 JFY

2004 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

31,835 mi
Last recorded31,835 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Zip9,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 JFY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 31,835 miles

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 31,835 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 31,835 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

indicator lenses missing , stand does not support thhe bike

Fail 10 Jul 2014 31,835 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

reduced damping from front shockabsorbers

Pass 10 May 2013 28,339 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 28,310 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 24,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 19,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,389 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,389 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 14,128 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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YN04 JFY is a 2004 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 9,347 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 YN04 JFY, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN04 JFY is a 2004 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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