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WP16 XEW

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,544 mi
Last recorded12,544 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 XEW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 12,544 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 12,543 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 12,046 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 11,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 11,796 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 11,796 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced All indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn x2, both nearside and offside engine mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust touching rear wheel

Pass 12 Aug 2021 11,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 11,796 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 11,796 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 11,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2019 11,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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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WP16 XEW is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WP16 XEW, 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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WP16 XEW is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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