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R597 KYJ

1998 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,233 mi
Last recorded8,233 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Skipper9,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 KYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,233 miles

rubber engine mountings has slight wear

Fail 29 Oct 2012 8,233 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

rubber engine mountings has slight wear

Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,018 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 8,009 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 7,346 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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R597 KYJ is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 9,102 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 R597 KYJ, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R597 KYJ registered?

R597 KYJ is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R597 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 KYJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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