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YX51 BUU

2001 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,607 mi
Last recorded12,607 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 BUU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 12,607 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 11,773 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,773 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,885 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 10,882 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,053 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 10,053 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 9,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,400 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 8,297 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,116 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 7,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 7,912 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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YX51 BUU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 YX51 BUU, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX51 BUU registered?

YX51 BUU is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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