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WJ61 HCO

2011 Piaggio Zip

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,212 mi
Last recorded26,212 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 HCO
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 26,212 miles

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

throttle has free play before operating

Fail 15 Sep 2025 26,212 miles

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement adjustment (1.1.15 (e))

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

throttle has free play before operating

Pass 11 Sep 2024 23,577 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 23,577 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 21,629 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 19,872 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 18,087 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 18,087 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,253 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 16,253 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 14,608 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 14,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,585 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 10,662 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 4 Sep 2017 10,621 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 Sep 2016 9,019 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,165 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 5,260 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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WJ61 HCO is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ61 HCO, 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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What year was WJ61 HCO registered?

WJ61 HCO is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 September 2011.

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