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YB15 ZJK

2015 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,347 mi
Last recorded10,347 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB15 ZJK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 10,347 miles

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

Rear BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Rear LENS CRACKED BUT NO WITE LIGHT

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 10,347 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at head (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements only when revved hard dose not work unless (7.7 (c))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing All out of place rubbing on each other (2.1.4 (e))

Stop lamp not working only work when revved very hard (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fairings incomplete and loose but will not fall off

rear lens missing but amber bulbs fitted

Rear Tyre flat

Pass 15 Sep 2018 8,642 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 16,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever pivot excessively worn rear brake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play front brake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working from rear lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

no mirrors fitted at time of test

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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YB15 ZJK is a 2015 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 2015 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,926 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 YB15 ZJK, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YB15 ZJK registered?

YB15 ZJK is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 August 2015.

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