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YX55 GPY

2006 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,896 mi
Last recorded16,896 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Zip9,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 GPY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 16,896 miles

Rear suspension slightly stiff .

Fail 16 Feb 2015 16,896 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 14,527 miles

No number plate light .

Fail 18 Feb 2014 14,527 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

No number plate light .

Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 12,373 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 11,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,374 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 9,303 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 6,764 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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YX55 GPY is a 2006 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 9,825 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 YX55 GPY, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX55 GPY registered?

YX55 GPY is a 2006 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is YX55 GPY safe to buy?

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