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S896 AUD

1999 Piaggio New Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,425 mi
Last recorded13,425 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Piaggio New Skipper5,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 AUD
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,425 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

frame covered by body work

Fail 16 Oct 2006 13,425 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

frame covered by body work

Pass 7 Oct 2005 11,720 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio New Skipper?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,308
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 25
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S896 AUD is a 1999 Piaggio New Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio New Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 5,953 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 New Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S896 AUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio New Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio New Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S896 AUD registered?

S896 AUD is a 1999 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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