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FJ12 EFU

2012 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 EFU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 10,000 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear lamp crackede

mirrors missing

Fail 12 Mar 2016 10,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing broken off (7.1.1c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear lamp crackede

mirrors missing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 10,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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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FJ12 EFU is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 8,933 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 FJ12 EFU, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ12 EFU registered?

FJ12 EFU is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FJ12 EFU safe to buy?

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