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Y963 RDL

2001 Piaggio Zip 125

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,770 mi
Last recorded28,770 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip 12511,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY963 RDL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 125
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 28,770 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2011 28,770 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,399 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Jun 2010 28,399 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,553 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 19,553 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 16,801 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 16,752 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,934 miles

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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Y963 RDL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y963 RDL, 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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Y963 RDL is a 2001 Piaggio Zip 125, first registered on 16 June 2001.

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