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W502 VMA

1998 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 80cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,148 mi
Last recorded4,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Piaggio Skipper9,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW502 VMA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine80cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 4,148 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 4,119 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 3,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 3,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 3,810 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 3,539 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 3,386 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 3,386 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,370 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 3,369 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,104 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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W502 VMA is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 80cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 9,102 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 W502 VMA, 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 28 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W502 VMA registered?

W502 VMA is a 1998 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is W502 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W502 VMA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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