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YY68 CWA

2018 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,000 mi
Last recorded5,000 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Zip8,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY68 CWA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 5,000 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 5,000 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 5,000 miles

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 5,000 miles

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 4,570 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 1,952 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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YY68 CWA is a 2018 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 8,078 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 YY68 CWA, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY68 CWA registered?

YY68 CWA is a 2018 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 October 2018.

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