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Y435 WHR

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

5,751 mi
Last recorded5,751 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY435 WHR
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 5,751 miles

Exhaust in contact with rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2016 5,750 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust in contact with rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2014 5,263 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2014 5,263 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 5,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 5,196 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 5,179 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 5,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,061 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 5,043 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 5,043 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

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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Y435 WHR is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y435 WHR, 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 Y435 WHR registered?

Y435 WHR is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y435 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y435 WHR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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