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Y745 PMY

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,186 mi
Last recorded14,186 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY745 PMY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,186 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 14,186 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,153 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front tyre cracked on side walls

Fail 28 May 2011 14,153 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,867 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,207 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 13,207 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 10,469 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,308 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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Y745 PMY is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y745 PMY, 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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Y745 PMY is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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