MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?
Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.
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W479 EWY is a 2000 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 W479 EWY, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W479 EWY registered?
W479 EWY is a 2000 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 3 August 2000.
Is W479 EWY safe to buy?
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