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V558 ECW

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

5,526 mi
Last recorded5,526 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 ECW
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 5,526 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 5,526 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 5,453 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 5,453 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 5,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 5,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 5,090 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 4,827 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 4,644 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 4,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 4,239 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,909 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 3,458 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 3,458 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 3,206 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 2,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 2,670 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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V558 ECW is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V558 ECW, 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 V558 ECW registered?

V558 ECW is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V558 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 ECW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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