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N865 YNU

1996 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,065 mi
Last recorded13,065 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Zip6,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 YNU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 13,065 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 12,819 miles

slight binding of front brake

Pass 29 Mar 2011 12,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 12,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,031 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 12,031 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,713 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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N865 YNU is a 1996 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 6,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N865 YNU, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N865 YNU registered?

N865 YNU is a 1996 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N865 YNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N865 YNU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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