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YC66 GTZ

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,718 mi
Last recorded32,718 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC66 GTZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,718 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 32,718 miles

Stop lamp likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 29,150 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 10,325 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 10,236 miles

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

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 8,408 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing suspension reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front headlight panel held together by tape.

Front mudguard missing

Pass 4 Oct 2019 3,701 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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YC66 GTZ is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC66 GTZ, 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 YC66 GTZ registered?

YC66 GTZ is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 October 2016.

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