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P158 RYO

1996 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,513 mi
Last recorded8,513 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Skipper9,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 RYO
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2006 8,513 miles

SPEEDO CABLE SDRIFT AT SPEEDO HEAD

VARIOUS BODY PANELS CRACKED AND/OR MOUNTING LUGS BROKEN ETC AND REQUIRE SECURE ATTACHMENT

front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 12 Apr 2006 8,513 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

speedo cable adrift at speedo head

various body panels cracked and/or mounting lugs broken etc and require secure attachment

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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P158 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P158 RYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P158 RYO registered?

P158 RYO is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P158 RYO safe to buy?

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