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V223 DCW

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,645 mi
Last recorded7,645 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 DCW
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,645 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 7,675 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 4,599 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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V223 DCW is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V223 DCW, 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 V223 DCW registered?

V223 DCW is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V223 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V223 DCW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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