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T663 YDV

1999 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,081 mi
Last recorded18,081 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Zip6,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT663 YDV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,081 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 18,081 miles

Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,853 miles

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2007 17,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,597 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 14,597 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 11,026 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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T663 YDV is a 1999 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 6,994 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 T663 YDV, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T663 YDV registered?

T663 YDV is a 1999 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T663 YDV safe to buy?

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