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BV51 OBF

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,000 mi
Last recorded3,000 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 OBF
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 3,000 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 2,989 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 1,330 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 1,330 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 745 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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BV51 OBF is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV51 OBF, 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.

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What year was BV51 OBF registered?

BV51 OBF is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is BV51 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 OBF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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