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DG02 OPJ

2002 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

9,188 mi
Last recorded9,188 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Skipper9,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 OPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,188 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 8,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,450 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 30,450 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,194 miles

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,777 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 27,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,969 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 17,969 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,652 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 14,652 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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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DG02 OPJ is a 2002 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG02 OPJ, 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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DG02 OPJ is a 2002 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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