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BX11 JYU

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,919 mi
Last recorded22,919 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX11 JYU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,919 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 22,919 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 21,198 miles

Front Slight cracking to front tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2023 21,198 miles

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

Front Slight cracking to front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2022 19,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,698 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 15,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 12,887 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 11,117 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 11,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,006 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 10,006 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 6,778 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 4,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 4,133 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 2,470 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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BX11 JYU is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX11 JYU, 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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BX11 JYU is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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