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LJ51 ZPY

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,008 mi
Last recorded17,008 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ZPY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 17,008 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 16,990 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 15,319 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,830 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 11,488 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2012 11,488 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 9,322 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 7,203 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,202 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 7,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 7,187 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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LJ51 ZPY is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ51 ZPY, 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 LJ51 ZPY registered?

LJ51 ZPY is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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