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YX12 BPF

2012 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,000 mi
Last recorded10,000 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 BPF
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 10,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 9,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 9,725 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 7,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 6,307 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 5,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 5,190 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 4,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 4,545 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 4,544 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 4,102 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 2,733 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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YX12 BPF is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YX12 BPF, 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

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What year was YX12 BPF registered?

YX12 BPF is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is YX12 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX12 BPF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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