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YN51 ZVG

2001 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,816 mi
Last recorded13,816 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Zip10,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 ZVG
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 13,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,447 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 12,447 miles

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel inadequatly repaired significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Both mirrors insecure

various fairings insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,253 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 10,253 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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YN51 ZVG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 YN51 ZVG, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN51 ZVG registered?

YN51 ZVG is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is YN51 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN51 ZVG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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