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AK65 LWD

2015 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,734 mi
Last recorded12,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 LWD
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 12,734 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 12,734 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both filaments on (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 12,128 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 12,128 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 11,277 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 11,277 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking 2 stroke bottle leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 19 Nov 2019 9,496 miles

main beam tell tale does not work

Fail 19 Nov 2019 9,496 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

main beam tell tale does not work

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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AK65 LWD 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 50%.

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 AK65 LWD, 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 AK65 LWD registered?

AK65 LWD is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 December 2015.

Is AK65 LWD safe to buy?

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