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S512 LNK

1998 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,417 mi
Last recorded15,417 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Skipper9,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 LNK
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,417 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,176 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 11,176 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 10,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,060 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight 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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S512 LNK is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S512 LNK, 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 S512 LNK registered?

S512 LNK is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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