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Y338 AAB

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,175 mi
Last recorded37,175 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY338 AAB
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,175 miles

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

Front Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 34,402 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 31,083 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,195 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 15,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,193 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 13,193 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 12,757 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 12,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 11,378 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 11,378 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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Y338 AAB is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y338 AAB, 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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Y338 AAB is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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