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R678 BMA

1997 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,136 mi
Last recorded8,136 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Skipper7,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 BMA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2014 8,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 6,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 6,405 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 5,299 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2009 4,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 4,487 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 4,160 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 3,936 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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R678 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R678 BMA, 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 R678 BMA registered?

R678 BMA is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R678 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 BMA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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