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X181 NFC

2000 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

18,864 mi
Last recorded18,864 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Skipper10,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX181 NFC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 18,864 miles

Front shock absorbers very stiff

Fail 22 Oct 2011 18,864 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front shock absorbers very stiff

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

Pass 6 May 2011 14,347 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 14,280 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 11,849 miles

Rear 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 8 Jan 2008 9,099 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear fender screw missing. Tail light lens screw missing. Main stand seizing.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 9,099 miles

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear fender screw missing. Tail light lens screw missing. Main stand seizing.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 7,504 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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X181 NFC is a 2000 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X181 NFC, 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 X181 NFC registered?

X181 NFC is a 2000 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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