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YN58 NVH

2009 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

20,988 mi
Last recorded20,988 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Zip9,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 NVH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 20,988 miles

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 20,988 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 20,929 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 20,855 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,800 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 20,653 miles

Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 20,653 miles

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

Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,535 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,264 miles

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,917 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,068 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 13,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 13,787 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2015 8,527 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 8,126 miles

Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 7,020 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 5,700 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 4,210 miles

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 4,210 miles

Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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YN58 NVH is a 2009 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 9,449 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YN58 NVH, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN58 NVH registered?

YN58 NVH is a 2009 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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