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P170 UMR

1997 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,962 mi
Last recorded15,962 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Skipper7,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 UMR
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 15,962 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,370 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 14,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P170 UMR is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 7,622 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 P170 UMR, 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 29 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P170 UMR registered?

P170 UMR is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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