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YW15 BDF

2015 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,371 mi
Last recorded6,371 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW15 BDF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 6,371 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 6,371 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 6,371 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 6,367 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 6,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear plus rear light unit broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 6,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 6,371 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 5,393 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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YW15 BDF is a 2015 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YW15 BDF, 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 YW15 BDF registered?

YW15 BDF is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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The MOT history for YW15 BDF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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