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YY12 VUJ

2012 Piaggio Zip

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,700 mi
Last recorded14,700 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 VUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 14,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front shockers weak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 12 Oct 2017 19,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,758 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 16,742 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,647 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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YY12 VUJ is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YY12 VUJ, 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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What year was YY12 VUJ registered?

YY12 VUJ is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 VUJ shows 6 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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