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N489 AAG

1996 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

10,281 mi
Last recorded10,281 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Skipper9,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 AAG
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 10,281 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 10,281 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 10,281 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,281 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 10,281 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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N489 AAG is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N489 AAG, 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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What year was N489 AAG registered?

N489 AAG is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N489 AAG safe to buy?

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