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YY16 TYU

2016 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,248 mi
Last recorded13,248 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Zip8,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 TYU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 13,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 12,407 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 12,390 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 12,200 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 12,191 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 10,017 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 10,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 5,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 4,028 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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YY16 TYU is a 2016 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY16 TYU, 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 YY16 TYU registered?

YY16 TYU is a 2016 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 27 April 2016.

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