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WX61 AXF

2011 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

22,469 mi
Last recorded22,469 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX61 AXF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 22,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 22,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking oil mix pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 21,572 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn more on rhs than the lhs, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyre flat

Fail 19 Sep 2024 21,572 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn more on RH side than left, alignment hard to see but not massively out (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre flat

Fail 17 Sep 2024 21,572 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn more on RH side than left, alignment hard to see but not massively out (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyre flat

Pass 2 Oct 2023 19,853 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,915 miles

oil misting from below oil tank

Pass 6 Oct 2021 16,368 miles

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

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

oil misting below oil tank

Fail 5 Oct 2021 16,356 miles

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

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

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

oil misting below oil tank

Pass 15 Sep 2020 15,304 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 14,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 13,295 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 11,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 9,695 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 8,343 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 8,343 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 6,974 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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WX61 AXF is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WX61 AXF, 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 WX61 AXF registered?

WX61 AXF is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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