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V187 GCE

1999 Piaggio New Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,443 mi
Last recorded13,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1999 Piaggio New Skipper5,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV187 GCE
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 13,443 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 13,443 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 10,189 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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V187 GCE is a 1999 Piaggio New Skipper in Red 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 V187 GCE, 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 V187 GCE registered?

V187 GCE is a 1999 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V187 GCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V187 GCE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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