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HF61 FFH

2012 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,243 mi
Last recorded11,243 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF61 FFH
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 11,243 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 11,199 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering operation impeded by a leg shield (2.1.4 (e))

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

Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 6,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front condition cracking through center tread

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 6,606 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Fail 2 Oct 2018 6,602 miles

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

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

Headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 6,356 miles

Headlamp mask fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 6,356 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp mask fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 4,662 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 4,662 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2015 4,641 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 May 2015 4,641 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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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HF61 FFH is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HF61 FFH, 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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HF61 FFH is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 February 2012.

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