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RE17 XHL

2017 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,976 mi
Last recorded5,976 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Zip7,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE17 XHL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 5,976 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 3,365 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front brakes level slightly soft

Pass 16 Sep 2022 2,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 2,443 miles

centre stand is sticking

front brake is noisy in operation

Pass 7 Sep 2020 2,178 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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RE17 XHL 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 100%.

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 RE17 XHL, 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 RE17 XHL registered?

RE17 XHL is a 2017 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is RE17 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE17 XHL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE17 XHL have outstanding finance?

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