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SP11 BNV

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,589 mi
Last recorded13,589 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 BNV
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 13,589 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 11,743 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 9,682 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 9,682 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 9,277 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 8,687 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 8,673 miles

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

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 8,016 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 6,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 4,897 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 3,203 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 3,203 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 2,179 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 1,845 miles

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

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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SP11 BNV is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP11 BNV, 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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SP11 BNV is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 June 2011.

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