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LT66 XGW

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,643 mi
Last recorded16,643 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT66 XGW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 16,643 miles

Rear aftermarket rear light fitted.not a constant light scrolls from the bottom up until the bike is revved up.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 16,643 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps no number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear aftermarket rear light fitted.not a constant light scrolls from the bottom up until the bike is revved up.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 13,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 4,364 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 3,881 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 3,881 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 460 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 460 miles

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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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LT66 XGW is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 8,281 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 LT66 XGW, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LT66 XGW registered?

LT66 XGW is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 November 2016.

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