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S889 JGO

1998 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,512 mi
Last recorded16,512 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Skipper9,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 JGO
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,512 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,570 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 14,570 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 13,127 miles

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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S889 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S889 JGO, 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 S889 JGO registered?

S889 JGO is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S889 JGO safe to buy?

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