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YN03 WKW

2003 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,746 mi
Last recorded15,746 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Zip9,351 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 WKW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 15,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 14,281 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 20,647 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose leaking to caliper (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all indicator covers missing

all plastic covers held on by tie raps

Pass 11 Jun 2022 20,647 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 20,647 miles

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

Nearside Lower Air box to carb missing fixing missing so flopping about could make carb fall out and poss jam.

Pass 27 May 2021 7,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,052 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 3,052 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 3,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 872 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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YN03 WKW is a 2003 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 9,351 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 YN03 WKW, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN03 WKW registered?

YN03 WKW is a 2003 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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