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GK13 BXM

2013 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,840 mi
Last recorded7,840 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Zip8,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK13 BXM
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 7,840 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied Front and rear brake levers (1.1.2 (d))

Fan cover slightly loose

Fail 5 Jul 2025 7,828 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine fan cover loose

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2024 4,539 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 3,775 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 3,775 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 3,774 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 3,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 3,774 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 3,774 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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GK13 BXM is a 2013 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 8,334 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 GK13 BXM, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Zip is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GK13 BXM registered?

GK13 BXM is a 2013 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 8 May 2013.

Is GK13 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK13 BXM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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