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GX61 CEJ

2011 Piaggio Zip 50 2T

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,955 mi
Last recorded12,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip 50 2T8,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 CEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 50 2T
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 12,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 12,670 miles

slightly smoky

Fail 11 Jan 2024 12,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slightly smoky

Pass 9 Dec 2022 12,670 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 12,670 miles

Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front panel loose (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 11,215 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 8,017 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 8,016 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front front brake disc warped

Pass 8 Apr 2019 3,359 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 May 2017 3,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 3,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 2,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 2,131 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 50 2T?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 54
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 33
Horn not working 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
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GX61 CEJ is a 2011 Piaggio Zip 50 2T in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Zip 50 2T models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 8,864 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 50 2T fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX61 CEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 50 2T typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Piaggio Zip 50 2T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX61 CEJ registered?

GX61 CEJ is a 2011 Piaggio Zip 50 2T, first registered on 8 October 2011.

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