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BF52 VMM

2002 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

6,166 mi
Last recorded6,166 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Skipper9,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 VMM
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 6,166 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 6,144 miles

Front bodywork insecure

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork legs (2.3.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 6,144 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front bodywork insecure

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork legs (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 6,066 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 6,066 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 5,935 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 5,929 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 5,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2013 5,335 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2012 4,576 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 3,817 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 3,817 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,075 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 3,068 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 1,224 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 1,224 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2008 3 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 13,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 4,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 1,534 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?

Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 555
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 249
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
suspension bush has excessive free play 232
Steering lock stop ineffective 187
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BF52 VMM is a 2002 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 9,896 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 Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 555 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 VMM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 VMM is a 2002 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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