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P20 HTR

2017 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,990 mi
Last recorded6,990 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Zip7,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 HTR
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 6,990 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 4,763 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 3,556 miles

Central Rear Oil feed pipe tied with a cable tie which with heat of engine will close and cause engine failure,

Central Rear Standard air box removed and performance filter which will cause air fule mix to be incorrect and wear engine prematurely,

Offside Exhaust noisy NON standard performance exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 3,556 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Bad drop in (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Oil feed pipe tied with a cable tie which with heat of engine will close and cause engine failure,

Central Rear Standard air box removed and performance filter which will cause air fule mix to be incorrect and wear engine prematurely,

Offside Exhaust noisy NON standard performance exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 1,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 1,120 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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P20 HTR is a 2017 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P20 HTR, 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 P20 HTR registered?

P20 HTR is a 2017 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 28 August 2017.

Is P20 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 HTR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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