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V349 NKJ

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,142 mi
Last recorded22,142 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV349 NKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 22,142 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. stiff or weak springs (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 3 May 2017 22,142 miles

Central Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. stiff or weak springs (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 17,539 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 17,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 13,961 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 7,559 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 4,880 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 4,872 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 4,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 4,348 miles

Head lamp on low limit

Fail 18 Oct 2010 4,348 miles

Head lamp on low limit

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 3,701 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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V349 NKJ is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V349 NKJ, 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 V349 NKJ registered?

V349 NKJ is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V349 NKJ safe to buy?

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