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LF51 CLY

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

18,093 mi
Last recorded18,093 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 CLY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,093 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 18,062 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

all but one of the transmision cover bolts are missing.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 17,793 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 17,793 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 14,807 miles

slight play in lower suspension bush

Fail 6 Aug 2013 14,807 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 13,119 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 13,112 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 11,402 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 11,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 9,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,782 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 20,014 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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LF51 CLY is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF51 CLY, 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 LF51 CLY registered?

LF51 CLY is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is LF51 CLY safe to buy?

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