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LR12 XZL

2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,639 mi
Last recorded14,639 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T6,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 XZL
MakePiaggio
ModelZip 50 2T
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 14,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 13,732 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 13,728 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 12,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 10,994 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 10,994 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 10,040 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 8,267 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 6,576 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 6,576 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 5,266 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 3,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 2,874 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip 50 2T?

Based on 2,156 MOT tests across 390 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 54
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 33
Horn not working 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
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LR12 XZL is a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 6,884 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 50 2T fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR12 XZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Zip 50 2T typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Zip 50 2T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR12 XZL registered?

LR12 XZL is a 2012 Piaggio Zip 50 2T, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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