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HW12 DHP

2012 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,339 mi
Last recorded11,339 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 DHP
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 11,339 miles

engine air box missing

oil leak

some lose of damping from front suspension

Fail 26 Aug 2020 11,332 miles

Fuel cap ineffective missing seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine air box missing

oil leak

some lose of damping from front suspension

Pass 21 Aug 2019 10,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 8,533 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 252 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1mm remaining (4.1.3(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 1mm remaining (4.1.3(i))

centre stand broken

centre stand mount bolt missing the retaining nut

Pass 27 Jul 2017 9,565 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 4,983 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 1,201 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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HW12 DHP is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW12 DHP, 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 HW12 DHP registered?

HW12 DHP is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 25 August 2012.

Is HW12 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 DHP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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