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S315 OEW

1998 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,002 mi
Last recorded23,002 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Skipper9,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS315 OEW
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2011 23,002 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

both front forks pitted

Fail 31 Oct 2011 22,996 miles

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

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

forks pitted

Pass 2 May 2009 17,497 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Exhaust bolt missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front plastics slightly insecure

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside brake lever broken

Number plate light inoperative

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Play in headbearing

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 17,496 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

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

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Exhaust bolt missing

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front plastics slightly insecure

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nearside brake lever broken

Number plate light inoperative

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

Play in headbearing

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 17,451 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

front plastics slightly insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2006 17,376 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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S315 OEW is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S315 OEW, 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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S315 OEW is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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