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RX12 KYJ

2012 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

18,184 mi
Last recorded18,184 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX12 KYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 18,184 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 18,181 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Brake component modification unsafe incorrect adjusting nut on rear brake cable (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when rear brake applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 13,276 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 9,682 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 9,682 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 9,682 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 9,682 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 9,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 9,682 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Number plate mounting damaged

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 9,682 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Number plate mounting damaged

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 6,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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RX12 KYJ is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RX12 KYJ, 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 RX12 KYJ registered?

RX12 KYJ is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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