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WG11 YAK

2011 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,300 mi
Last recorded1,300 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG11 YAK
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 1,300 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 1,300 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock steering stops missing (2.1.4 (a))

Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls front and rear brake light not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 1,300 miles

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 1,300 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 1,217 miles

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

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 12,017 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 8,836 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 10,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 5,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 5,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 4,299 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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WG11 YAK is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG11 YAK, 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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WG11 YAK is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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