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YN08 PUH

2008 Piaggio Zip

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,108 mi
Last recorded48,108 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Zip10,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 PUH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,108 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 48,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 47,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 47,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 47,233 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 45,225 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 45,216 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,346 miles

Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 43,346 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,230 miles

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 41,220 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension has reduced damping effect

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 38,921 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 38,913 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 31,238 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 31,237 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,989 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 19,989 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,139 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,827 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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YN08 PUH is a 2008 Piaggio Zip in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 10,214 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 YN08 PUH, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN08 PUH registered?

YN08 PUH is a 2008 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YN08 PUH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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