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WX62 GGA

2012 Piaggio Zip

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

21,590 mi
Last recorded21,590 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX62 GGA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 21,590 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 21,590 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 29,994 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 29,994 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 29,991 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering Handlebars misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 14,497 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 14,471 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))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,599 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 11,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,619 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 9,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 6,731 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 6,731 miles

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

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

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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WX62 GGA is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 WX62 GGA, 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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WX62 GGA is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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