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Y439 FEL

2001 Piaggio New Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,920 mi
Last recorded14,920 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Piaggio New Skipper11,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 FEL
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,920 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 14,920 miles

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

front tyre sidewalls perished but not exposing the cord left hand brake lever slighty loose

Pass 17 Aug 2007 12,184 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 12,184 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Front mudgaurd not fitted. Front tyre beginning to perish.

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,301 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 11,301 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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Y439 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio New Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y439 FEL, 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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What year was Y439 FEL registered?

Y439 FEL is a 2001 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 8 April 2001.

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