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AU16 VYV

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,478 mi
Last recorded6,478 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VYV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 6,478 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 6,478 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 6,196 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

high beam tell tale not working

Fail 15 Feb 2019 6,170 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

high beam tell tale not working

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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AU16 VYV is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 8,281 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 AU16 VYV, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU16 VYV registered?

AU16 VYV is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is AU16 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 VYV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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