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FN17 VVY

2017 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,242 mi
Last recorded9,242 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Zip7,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 VVY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 9,242 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 9,242 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Rear brake needed adjusting. (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front brake light switch had failed. New one fitted. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 9,242 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 9,242 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 6,841 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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FN17 VVY is a 2017 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN17 VVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN17 VVY registered?

FN17 VVY is a 2017 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is FN17 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN17 VVY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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