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YL65 OYH

2016 Piaggio Zip

Purple Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,153 mi
Last recorded13,153 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL65 OYH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 13,153 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 6,276 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 6,276 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 7,958 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 7,955 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 4,717 miles

Headlamp beam image poor

Pass 23 Jan 2021 4,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 4,034 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shock absorber has limited dampening effect

Fail 15 Jan 2020 4,034 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear shock absorber has limited dampening effect

Pass 26 Jan 2019 4,034 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 4,034 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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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YL65 OYH is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Purple with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YL65 OYH, 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.

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What year was YL65 OYH registered?

YL65 OYH is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 20 January 2016.

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