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Y793 GWC

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

14,766 mi
Last recorded14,766 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 GWC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 14,766 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 14,766 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 11,252 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 10,376 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,376 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 9,104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,104 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,987 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 8,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,505 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 7,505 miles

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 6,338 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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Y793 GWC is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 Y793 GWC, 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 Y793 GWC registered?

Y793 GWC is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y793 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y793 GWC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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