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DK51 CWW

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 80cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

32,538 mi
Last recorded32,538 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 CWW
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine80cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 32,538 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 32,538 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 31,928 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 31,928 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 30,348 miles

advise headlight damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2023 30,348 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise headlight damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2022 28,380 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 25,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

headlamp is slightly cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,864 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 21,864 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 18,956 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 16,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 16,518 miles

advise headlight damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,384 miles

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 16,081 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 15,212 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,603 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 13,603 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 12,682 miles

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

advise headlight damaged

advise rear light dim

Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,962 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 11,952 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 11,833 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 11,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 10,195 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 10,195 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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DK51 CWW is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 80cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DK51 CWW, 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 DK51 CWW registered?

DK51 CWW is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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