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YU02 FKJ

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

22,595 mi
Last recorded22,595 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 FKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 22,595 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no rearview mirrows

oil leak off nearside rear engine

Fail 9 Jul 2012 21,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

no rearview mirrows

speedo cable catches front wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,443 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 21,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,003 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 18,003 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,950 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,837 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 9,837 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 6,160 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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YU02 FKJ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 9,820 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 YU02 FKJ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YU02 FKJ registered?

YU02 FKJ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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The MOT history for YU02 FKJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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