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Y487 NLP

2001 Piaggio Zip 125

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,391 mi
Last recorded26,391 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip 12511,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 NLP
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 26,391 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 24,829 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 24,829 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Pass 4 May 2007 22,258 miles

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2006 18,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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Y487 NLP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y487 NLP, 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 Y487 NLP registered?

Y487 NLP is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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