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YY61 PZA

2012 Piaggio Zip

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,532 mi
Last recorded26,532 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Zip8,933 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 PZA
MakePiaggio
ModelZip
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 26,532 miles

plastics loose

Pass 28 Feb 2024 25,916 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 25,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2022 16,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 10,848 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 5,358 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 5,234 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 4,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 4,864 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 4,665 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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YY61 PZA is a 2012 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY61 PZA, 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 YY61 PZA registered?

YY61 PZA is a 2012 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is YY61 PZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY61 PZA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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