MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,897 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
rear tyre sidewall slightly perished
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
front tyre perished
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
front tyre perished
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake cable has a significantly damaged outer casing. (3.2.A1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
front tyre sidewalls perished
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
Offside Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
front tyre sidewalls perished
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio New Skipper?
Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.
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Y257 GWV is a 2001 Piaggio New Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio New Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 11,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Piaggio New Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y257 GWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio New Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio New Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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Y257 GWV is a 2001 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 7 June 2001.
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