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VO61 UCJ

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

10,931 mi
Last recorded10,931 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 UCJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 10,931 miles

Indicator switch inoperative wont turn off and return to central position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 9,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 9,046 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated oil or brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 8,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,354 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 7,354 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 7,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel hose slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 7,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel hose slightly deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 7,349 miles

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Oil leak ()

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. steering alignment (2.5.1)

handle bars possible bent

Fail 15 Sep 2016 7,349 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Oil leak ()

handle bars possible bent

Pass 1 Oct 2015 7,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 6,278 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 6,278 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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VO61 UCJ is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VO61 UCJ, 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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VO61 UCJ is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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