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V213 ECY

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,626 mi
Last recorded21,626 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 ECY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2013 21,626 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,626 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,173 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 15,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 10,658 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 6,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 5,912 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 5,414 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,004 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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V213 ECY is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V213 ECY, 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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What year was V213 ECY registered?

V213 ECY is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V213 ECY safe to buy?

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