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GK51 HMZ

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,869 mi
Last recorded23,869 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 HMZ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,959 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 20,945 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))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front tyre flat on arrival.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,600 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 19,521 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,539 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 12,539 miles

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

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

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 7,096 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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GK51 HMZ is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK51 HMZ, 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 GK51 HMZ registered?

GK51 HMZ is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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