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YJ11 UOB

2011 Piaggio Zip

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,934 mi
Last recorded35,934 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Zip8,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 UOB
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 35,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 31,923 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 27,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 26,448 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2021 24,115 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2021 24,115 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,961 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 20,961 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 18,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 15,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,037 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 13,037 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 11,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 7,740 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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YJ11 UOB is a 2011 Piaggio Zip in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ11 UOB, 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 YJ11 UOB registered?

YJ11 UOB is a 2011 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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