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NK61 CNY

2012 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

10,134 mi
Last recorded10,134 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK61 CNY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 10,134 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 10,134 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 9,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 8,188 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 17,066 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 17,058 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 17,058 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 16,774 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 15,701 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 15,701 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 May 2017 15,701 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2015 12,692 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 12,690 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 11,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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NK61 CNY is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 8,933 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 NK61 CNY, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NK61 CNY registered?

NK61 CNY is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is NK61 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK61 CNY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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