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RK51 SMO

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,626 mi
Last recorded15,626 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 SMO
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 15,626 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Seat hinge broken

Fail 4 Jul 2013 15,587 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Seat hinge broken

Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,889 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 11,889 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2010 11,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,552 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 11,542 miles

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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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RK51 SMO is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 10,835 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 RK51 SMO, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK51 SMO registered?

RK51 SMO is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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The MOT history for RK51 SMO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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