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P964 AYJ

1996 Piaggio Skipper

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,666 mi
Last recorded10,666 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Piaggio Skipper9,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 AYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 10,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 10,497 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 10,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 9,628 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 9,628 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 9,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play .

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,284 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play .

Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,518 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear tyre has a plug repair.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 8,466 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 8,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 7,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,453 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 6,446 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 4,526 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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P964 AYJ is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P964 AYJ, 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 P964 AYJ registered?

P964 AYJ is a 1996 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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