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Y426 FAR

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,630 mi
Last recorded14,630 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 FAR
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 14,630 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 14,267 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 15 Feb 2019 13,018 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 13,018 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2016 13,018 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2015 10,012 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 9,951 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 9,951 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 9,795 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,622 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,408 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,156 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 8,751 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 8,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 8,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 7,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,563 miles

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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Y426 FAR is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y426 FAR, 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 Y426 FAR registered?

Y426 FAR is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y426 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y426 FAR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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