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WX12 FJY

2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,817 mi
Last recorded22,817 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T6,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX12 FJY
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 50 2T
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 22,817 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure securing bolt broken (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fairings loose and insecure. front and rear

Pass 17 Mar 2025 20,054 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 20,054 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 14,269 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 14,269 miles

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 11,727 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 11,727 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 11,558 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 15,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,455 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 14,455 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 12,681 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 10,521 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 10,521 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 9,976 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,132 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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WX12 FJY is a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX12 FJY, 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 WX12 FJY registered?

WX12 FJY is a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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