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YM17 XUK

2017 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,239 mi
Last recorded22,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Zip7,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 XUK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 22,239 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 22,239 miles

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

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 16,553 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 16,551 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 13,045 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 11,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 8,235 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020

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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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YM17 XUK is a 2017 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 7,262 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 YM17 XUK, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YM17 XUK registered?

YM17 XUK is a 2017 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is YM17 XUK safe to buy?

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