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YX18 BZK

2018 Piaggio Ape

White Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,474 mi
Last recorded19,474 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Ape4,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 BZK
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 May 2025 19,474 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak at engine

Pass 28 May 2024 18,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 15,537 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 12,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 9,433 miles

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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YX18 BZK is a 2018 Piaggio Ape in White with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 4,288 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 YX18 BZK, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Ape is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX18 BZK registered?

YX18 BZK is a 2018 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 1 June 2018.

Is YX18 BZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX18 BZK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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