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YF18 KMO

2018 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

698 mi
Last recorded698 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Zip8,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF18 KMO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 698 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 24,208 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively lower fork bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 20,385 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 20,385 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 18,150 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 18,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 14,019 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 10,972 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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YF18 KMO is a 2018 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 8,078 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 YF18 KMO, 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 8 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 YF18 KMO registered?

YF18 KMO is a 2018 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is YF18 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF18 KMO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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