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YN62 DWU

2012 Piaggio Zip

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,552 mi
Last recorded13,552 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN62 DWU
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 13,552 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 13,551 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 5,015 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 4,662 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 4,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 4,582 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 4,582 miles

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering fairing damaged (2.1.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 3,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 2,065 miles

Nearside Front mirror has mirror cracks

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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YN62 DWU is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN62 DWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YN62 DWU?

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What year was YN62 DWU registered?

YN62 DWU is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is YN62 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN62 DWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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