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S262 SMB

1998 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,573 mi
Last recorded9,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Skipper9,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 SMB
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,573 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 9,573 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

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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S262 SMB is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S262 SMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S262 SMB registered?

S262 SMB is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S262 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 SMB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S262 SMB have outstanding finance?

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