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R71 SRB

1998 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,885 mi
Last recorded6,885 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Skipper9,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 SRB
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 6,885 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 6,885 miles

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

rusty exhaust box

Pass 16 Sep 2008 6,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 5,687 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 5,689 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2007 5,687 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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R71 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R71 SRB, 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 R71 SRB registered?

R71 SRB is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R71 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 SRB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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