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GL16 VFE

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,922 mi
Last recorded2,922 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL16 VFE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 2,922 miles

Offside Front mirror missing

Pass 3 Jul 2024 2,922 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 2,922 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 2,922 miles

Front brake would benefit from bleeding

small piece of metal in front tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2023 2,922 miles

Front brake would benefit from bleeding

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

small piece of metal in front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2021 2,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

top box insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2020 2,408 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 2,189 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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GL16 VFE is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL16 VFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL16 VFE registered?

GL16 VFE is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 July 2016.

Is GL16 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL16 VFE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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