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P548 MAV

1997 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,050 mi
Last recorded6,050 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Skipper7,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 MAV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 6,050 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 6,034 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly To Much Free Play (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 5,982 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 5,380 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 5,380 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 4,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 4,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 4,896 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 4,696 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 4,696 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 4,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 4,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 4,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 4,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 4,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 4,061 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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P548 MAV is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P548 MAV, 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 P548 MAV registered?

P548 MAV is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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