Piaggio Zip (2001)
2001 Piaggio Zip
CarHunch analysed 4,738 real MOT records for the 2001 Piaggio Zip. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Piaggio ZIP has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 44.5%, nearly half the UK average of 80%, indicating these 23-year-old scooters struggle significantly with roadworthiness standards. With only 6.2% ever flagged for dangerous defects, the failures aren't typically safety-critical, but the sheer volume of issues is concerning for reliability.
These vehicles average just over 11,000 miles, which is low for their age and suggests intermittent use rather than heavy wear—yet they still rack up 0.67 failures and 1.4 advisories per test. If you're considering one, budget for pre-MOT inspection by a Piaggio specialist, as age and storage conditions matter far more than mileage on a machine this old.
What to check before buying a 2001 Piaggio Zip
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 4,735 | 44.5% | 0.67 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 83.3% | 0.5 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Piaggio Zip vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Piaggio Zip vehicles fall between 6,143 and 14,175 miles.
2001 Piaggio Zip — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (13% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Piaggio Zip
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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19.9%
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
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17.4%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.6%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.1%
Steering headbearing has slight free play
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13.5%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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12.4%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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11.7%
Steering headbearing has excessive free play
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11.7%
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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