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V588 DYJ

1999 Piaggio New Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,095 mi
Last recorded4,095 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Piaggio New Skipper5,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 DYJ
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 4,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 4,078 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 4,051 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess slight play/worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 3,976 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 3,976 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 3,589 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 3,589 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 3,460 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 3,444 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,301 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 2,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 2,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,502 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio New Skipper?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,308
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 25
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V588 DYJ is a 1999 Piaggio New Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio New Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 5,953 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 New Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V588 DYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio New Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Piaggio New Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V588 DYJ registered?

V588 DYJ is a 1999 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V588 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V588 DYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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