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R73 KGC

1997 Piaggio Skipper

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,755 mi
Last recorded13,755 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Skipper7,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 KGC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 13,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,755 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 13,755 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

rear brake binding

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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R73 KGC is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R73 KGC, 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 R73 KGC registered?

R73 KGC is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R73 KGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 KGC shows 3 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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