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YX08 JYC

2008 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,301 mi
Last recorded6,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 JYC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 6,301 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 6,301 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 36,116 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Tyre fouling another component air filter box (4.1.4)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

front mud guard missing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 31,945 miles

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 11,243 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 8,889 miles

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

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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YX08 JYC is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX08 JYC, 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 YX08 JYC registered?

YX08 JYC is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is YX08 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 JYC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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