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W837 UBY

2000 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,752 mi
Last recorded1,752 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Skipper10,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW837 UBY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 1,752 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,977 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2006 13,567 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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W837 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W837 UBY, 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 W837 UBY registered?

W837 UBY is a 2000 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 25 May 2000.

Is W837 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W837 UBY 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.

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