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W78 VLW

2000 Piaggio New Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,216 mi
Last recorded13,216 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Piaggio New Skipper8,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 VLW
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,216 miles

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 13,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 11,650 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 11,650 miles

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 11,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,205 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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W78 VLW is a 2000 Piaggio New Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio New Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 8,354 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 W78 VLW, 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 26 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 W78 VLW registered?

W78 VLW is a 2000 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W78 VLW safe to buy?

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