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YW65 GNK

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,805 mi
Last recorded14,805 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW65 GNK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 14,805 miles

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

Registration plate slightly loose cable tied on (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 14,774 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate slightly loose cable tied on (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 13,819 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 11,891 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 7,071 miles

Front brake fluid needs changing

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort needs adjusting up (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

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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YW65 GNK is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 8,281 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 YW65 GNK, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YW65 GNK registered?

YW65 GNK is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 February 2016.

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