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WO17 ERJ

2017 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,084 mi
Last recorded17,084 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Zip7,262 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO17 ERJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 17,084 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 16,492 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 16,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake component slightly loose (1.1.21 (c))

front brake pipe insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2020 12,929 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 12,929 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working o/s brake lever switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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WO17 ERJ 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 WO17 ERJ, 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 WO17 ERJ registered?

WO17 ERJ is a 2017 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is WO17 ERJ safe to buy?

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