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X462 MGJ

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,862 mi
Last recorded28,862 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX462 MGJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,862 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 28,862 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,687 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,679 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 27,679 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))

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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X462 MGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X462 MGJ, 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 X462 MGJ registered?

X462 MGJ is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X462 MGJ safe to buy?

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