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YN08 RFO

2008 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,066 mi
Last recorded13,066 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 RFO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,066 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 13,066 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 13,066 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 13,066 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,289 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 11,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 8,324 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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YN08 RFO is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 YN08 RFO, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YN08 RFO registered?

YN08 RFO is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is YN08 RFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN08 RFO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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