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LP12 VHK

2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,974 mi
Last recorded8,974 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T6,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 VHK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 50 2T
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 8,974 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 8,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted Dazzles / flickers (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 6,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 3,249 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 3,249 miles

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 3,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 2,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 2,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 1,640 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 865 miles

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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LP12 VHK is a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 6,884 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 LP12 VHK, 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 14 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 LP12 VHK registered?

LP12 VHK is a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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