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YW02 LLV

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

18,861 mi
Last recorded18,861 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 LLV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 18,861 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 18,861 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 11,313 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front tyre is splitting we advise to change.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 11,313 miles

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

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front tyre is splitting we advise to change.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 11,314 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 11,314 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 11,314 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 11,314 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 11,314 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 25 Jun 2014 10,140 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,272 miles

slight bind on front brake

Pass 29 Jun 2012 4,849 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 4,849 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 3,365 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 3,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 669 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 419 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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YW02 LLV is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YW02 LLV, 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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YW02 LLV is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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