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WU17 YAE

2017 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,336 mi
Last recorded25,336 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Zip7,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU17 YAE
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 25,336 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 19,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 14,676 miles

Rear Number plate bracket /fitting not secure, No number plate light.

Fail 16 Aug 2023 14,647 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Number plate bracket /fitting not secure, No number plate light.

Headlight has no beam patern on dip or high beam. Headlight has no EU or DOT approval.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 12,961 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,213 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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WU17 YAE is a 2017 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU17 YAE, 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

How do I check the history of WU17 YAE?

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What year was WU17 YAE registered?

WU17 YAE is a 2017 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is WU17 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU17 YAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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