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GF61 UON

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,143 mi
Last recorded34,143 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 UON
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 34,143 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 10,843 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 7,313 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 7,313 miles

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel rear brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 6,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 1,705 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 1,705 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 1,415 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 1,415 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 1,374 miles

headlamp dim/dip switch has an intermitant fault.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 1,108 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 919 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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GF61 UON is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GF61 UON, 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 GF61 UON registered?

GF61 UON is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is GF61 UON safe to buy?

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