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Y757 YEV

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,144 mi
Last recorded14,144 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 YEV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 14,068 miles

center stand needs lubricating

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,139 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 13,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 11,673 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 11,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 11,033 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 11,033 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2009 10,300 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 10,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 9,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,700 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 6,602 miles

ENGINE MOUNT BUSHES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

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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Y757 YEV is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y757 YEV, 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 Y757 YEV registered?

Y757 YEV is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y757 YEV safe to buy?

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