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RA65 BYW

2015 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,511 mi
Last recorded18,511 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Zip8,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 BYW
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 18,511 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

No mirrors fitted

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 18,114 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

no rear view mirrors at time of test

throttle slightly stiff

Fail 24 Apr 2024 18,110 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on most metal bits

Pass 25 Apr 2023 17,210 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 9,434 miles

rear tyre low

Pass 19 Jun 2021 7,658 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 6,431 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 6,414 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 3,976 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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RA65 BYW is a 2015 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA65 BYW, 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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RA65 BYW is a 2015 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 December 2015.

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