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YX02 GFZ

2002 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

33,957 mi
Last recorded33,957 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Zip9,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 GFZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,957 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 33,957 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Position lamp switch does not operate the front and rear position lamps (1.1.4c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 33,957 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 33,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 30,176 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 15,780 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 25,776 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 21,820 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 21,806 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2006 20,530 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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YX02 GFZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YX02 GFZ, 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 YX02 GFZ registered?

YX02 GFZ is a 2002 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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