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YX51 BUP

2001 Piaggio Zip 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,615 mi
Last recorded10,615 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip 12511,853 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BUP
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 9,815 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 9,815 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 9,447 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 9,444 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 125?

Based on 913 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
1,171
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 48
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 15
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Headlamp aim too high 14
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YX51 BUP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 11,853 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 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX51 BUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX51 BUP registered?

YX51 BUP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is YX51 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX51 BUP 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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