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X838 NBH

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,269 mi
Last recorded10,269 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 NBH
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 10,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,670 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 7,669 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 2,063 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 2,063 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

steering twisted

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 673 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

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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X838 NBH is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X838 NBH, 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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X838 NBH is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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