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YX61 VDN

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,731 mi
Last recorded32,731 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 VDN
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 32,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 32,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 31,497 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 31,511 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 31,015 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,900 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 29,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 14,088 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 14,088 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 29 Apr 2017 7,870 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 7,870 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort needed adjusting up (3.3.A1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 7,221 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 7,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 4,199 miles

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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YX61 VDN is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX61 VDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX61 VDN registered?

YX61 VDN is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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