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P486 UBH

1997 Piaggio Skipper

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,113 mi
Last recorded4,113 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Skipper7,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP486 UBH
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 4,113 miles

Front tyre slightly perrished

Fail 20 Mar 2013 4,113 miles

Front tyre slightly perrished

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 4,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 4,026 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 3,849 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,777 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,703 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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P486 UBH is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P486 UBH, 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 P486 UBH registered?

P486 UBH is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P486 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P486 UBH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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