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YO15 VVC

2015 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,226 mi
Last recorded17,226 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO15 VVC
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 17,226 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 15,258 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 15,245 miles

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake levers damaged/bent

Pass 15 Sep 2023 11,088 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 11,083 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 8,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 7,767 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 5,647 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 4,567 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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YO15 VVC is a 2015 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,926 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 YO15 VVC, 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 11 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YO15 VVC registered?

YO15 VVC is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 26 August 2015.

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