MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?
Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S289 JTP is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S289 JTP, 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 S289 JTP registered?
S289 JTP is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 28 October 1998.
Is S289 JTP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S289 JTP shows 9 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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