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Y257 GWV

2001 Piaggio New Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,897 mi
Last recorded7,897 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio New Skipper11,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY257 GWV
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 7,897 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 7,891 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2015 7,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 6,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 4,545 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 3,733 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 2,414 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 1,253 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 1,252 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 17,257 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2009 17,234 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 14,464 miles

front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 2 May 2008 14,284 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 11,291 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2006 8,133 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio New Skipper?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,308
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 25
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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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