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Y891 NLY

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,818 mi
Last recorded17,818 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 NLY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,818 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 17,818 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 16,748 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 14,288 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 14,280 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 12,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 9,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 6,717 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 4,715 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 4,714 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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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Y891 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y891 NLY, 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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Y891 NLY is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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