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YN05 YXD

2005 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,240 mi
Last recorded14,240 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Zip8,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YXD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 14,240 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 14,240 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 13,808 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 13,808 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 7,900 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 7,804 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 5,493 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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YN05 YXD is a 2005 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YN05 YXD, 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 YN05 YXD registered?

YN05 YXD is a 2005 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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