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YH16 SSX

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,772 mi
Last recorded16,772 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 SSX
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 16,772 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 16,179 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 15,598 miles

Brake cylinder travel close to excessive Front brake lever (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,145 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 14,339 miles

rear tyre misshaped

Pass 7 Apr 2020 12,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 11,555 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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YH16 SSX is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 8,281 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 YH16 SSX, 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 10 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 YH16 SSX registered?

YH16 SSX is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is YH16 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH16 SSX shows 7 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 YH16 SSX have outstanding finance?

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