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S289 JTP

1998 Piaggio Skipper

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,649 mi
Last recorded17,649 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Skipper9,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 JTP
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 17,649 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 17,637 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 16,739 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 16,739 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,452 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 15,433 miles

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,303 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 15,303 miles

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.

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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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?

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