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HF11 HYJ

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,241 mi
Last recorded8,241 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF11 HYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 8,241 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 6,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 6,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 3,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 6,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 14,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 14,239 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 14,239 miles

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

Central Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 12,763 miles

Front mudguard missing.

Front panel damaged/cracked.

Front tyre starting to crack.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 12,763 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front mudguard missing.

Front panel damaged/cracked.

Front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 22 Jun 2017 9,415 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2017 9,412 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2015 6,602 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 6,602 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 5,944 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 5,944 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Speedo in-op (snapped speedo cable)

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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HF11 HYJ is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 8,408 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 HF11 HYJ, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Zip is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF11 HYJ registered?

HF11 HYJ is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 16 August 2011.

Is HF11 HYJ safe to buy?

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