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GN16 XBC

2016 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,198 mi
Last recorded9,198 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN16 XBC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 9,198 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 8,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 24,682 miles

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

slight blue smoke from bike, might get worse.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 24,682 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 20,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 20,579 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 17,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 17,868 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 10,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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GN16 XBC is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN16 XBC, 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 GN16 XBC registered?

GN16 XBC is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is GN16 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN16 XBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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