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V962 KGU

1999 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,639 mi
Last recorded7,639 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Skipper8,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 KGU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 7,639 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 7,639 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 6,266 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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V962 KGU is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 V962 KGU, 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 V962 KGU registered?

V962 KGU is a 1999 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V962 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V962 KGU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V962 KGU have outstanding finance?

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