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EY11 VJA

2011 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,110 mi
Last recorded25,110 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 VJA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 25,088 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 25,071 miles

Direction indicator not working on right side (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Offside Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust mount loos

has play in head bearing

no front mudgard fited

Pass 30 May 2015 22,144 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 16,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 16,749 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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EY11 VJA is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EY11 VJA, 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 EY11 VJA registered?

EY11 VJA is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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