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HJ65 MPY

2016 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,851 mi
Last recorded2,851 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ65 MPY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 2,851 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre has perishing between tread blocks, not considered to affecting structure

Fail 26 Aug 2025 2,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre has perishing between tread blocks, not considered to affecting structure

Pass 18 Jul 2024 233 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 224 miles

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

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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HJ65 MPY is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 HJ65 MPY, 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 HJ65 MPY registered?

HJ65 MPY is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is HJ65 MPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ65 MPY shows 4 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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