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Y203 JUJ

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,730 mi
Last recorded32,730 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 JUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2015 32,730 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

no mainbeam warning light

rear tyre flat

Pass 28 May 2012 30,973 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,057 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 27,046 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 23,898 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,735 miles

battery low slightly affecting lights

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,879 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

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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Y203 JUJ is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y203 JUJ, 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 Y203 JUJ registered?

Y203 JUJ is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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