MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?
Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 LVW is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 10,835 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 BU51 LVW, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BU51 LVW?
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What year was BU51 LVW registered?
BU51 LVW is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 11 September 2001.
Is BU51 LVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 LVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BU51 LVW have outstanding finance?
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