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M315 KDV

1996 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

17,052 mi
Last recorded17,052 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Skipper9,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 KDV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 17,052 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,013 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 16,002 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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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M315 KDV is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 9,775 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 M315 KDV, 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 30 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M315 KDV is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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