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YP61 OYZ

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,584 mi
Last recorded15,584 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 OYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 15,584 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 15,584 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 15,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 23,561 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 23,563 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 16,023 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 14,136 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 14,136 miles

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

Central Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Central Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Central Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2018 14,135 miles

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

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 11,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 9,921 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 9,889 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 8,847 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 8,847 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

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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YP61 OYZ 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 64.3%.

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 YP61 OYZ, 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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What year was YP61 OYZ registered?

YP61 OYZ is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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