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V356 DYC

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

14,161 mi
Last recorded14,161 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 DYC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 14,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2011 100,082 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,908 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 8,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 7,199 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,192 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 7,192 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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V356 DYC is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V356 DYC, 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 V356 DYC registered?

V356 DYC is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V356 DYC safe to buy?

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