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Y415 PTS

2001 Piaggio Zip 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,852 mi
Last recorded18,852 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip 12511,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY415 PTS
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 18,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

n/s/front position light inop

Fail 4 Aug 2023 18,852 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

n/s/front position light inop

Pass 1 Aug 2022 17,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 14,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 14,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 13,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 13,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,128 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 12,369 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 12,369 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 8,187 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 5,303 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 5,303 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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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Y415 PTS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y415 PTS, 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 Y415 PTS registered?

Y415 PTS is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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