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YX16 CYZ

2016 Piaggio Ape

White Petrol 218cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,986 mi
Last recorded1,986 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Ape1,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 CYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine218cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 1,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 1,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 1,159 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 565 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 340 miles

Batteries insecure

Fail 27 Nov 2019 340 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both dip wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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YX16 CYZ is a 2016 Piaggio Ape in White with a 218cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 1,466 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX16 CYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Piaggio Ape is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX16 CYZ registered?

YX16 CYZ is a 2016 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is YX16 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX16 CYZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX16 CYZ have outstanding finance?

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