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DC66 YZW

2017 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,034 mi
Last recorded2,034 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Zip7,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 YZW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 2,034 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 5,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 5,480 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 5,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

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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DC66 YZW is a 2017 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 7,262 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 DC66 YZW, 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 9 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DC66 YZW registered?

DC66 YZW is a 2017 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 3 February 2017.

Is DC66 YZW safe to buy?

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