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T52 BLM

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,842 mi
Last recorded17,842 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT52 BLM
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 17,842 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 10,500 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 10,491 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

thottle returns slowly

this bike should not be ridden under any cicumstances

Pass 11 Aug 2010 7,048 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 7,048 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 5,934 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 5,934 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 5,221 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,473 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 4,473 miles

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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T52 BLM is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 8,040 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 T52 BLM, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T52 BLM is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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