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LX51 SOH

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,084 mi
Last recorded19,084 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 SOH
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 19,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,050 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 18,850 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,363 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 18,363 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,641 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 13,558 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 13,511 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 11,819 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 11,819 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 8,395 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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LX51 SOH is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX51 SOH, 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 LX51 SOH registered?

LX51 SOH is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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