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WX51 MVE

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

14,479 mi
Last recorded14,479 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 MVE
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2011 14,479 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 14,447 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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 pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front fender insecure

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

Inner Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 21 May 2010 1,118 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 1,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 10,901 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front fork staunchions chrome pitted!

Fail 15 Jun 2009 10,901 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front fork staunchions chrome pitted!

Pass 7 Jun 2008 10,835 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front fork staunchions chrome pitted!

Fail 7 Jun 2008 10,835 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

front fork staunchions chrome pitted!

Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,060 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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WX51 MVE is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 10,835 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 WX51 MVE, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX51 MVE registered?

WX51 MVE is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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