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EO51 XFX

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,150 mi
Last recorded12,150 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 XFX
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,150 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 12,149 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 5 Oct 2012 11,662 miles

play in both fork stauntions

steering fouls ferring on lock to lock

Fail 5 Oct 2012 11,661 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

play in both fork stauntions

steering fouls ferring on lock to lock

Fail 31 Aug 2012 11,561 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front tyre pressure very low

steering lock to o/s fouls on ferring

Pass 13 May 2011 9,533 miles

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

rear brake lever travel requires attension

Fail 13 May 2011 9,533 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

rear brake lever travel requires attension

Pass 12 May 2010 6,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 3,161 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 3,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,602 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 9,569 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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EO51 XFX is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EO51 XFX, 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

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What year was EO51 XFX registered?

EO51 XFX is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 28 October 2001.

Is EO51 XFX safe to buy?

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