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Y901 BFX

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,967 mi
Last recorded16,967 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY901 BFX
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 16,967 miles

Fork stanchions worn/coroded

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

Front brake disc slightly worn

Left hand brake lever ball end missing/damaged.

Left hand tail tail stuck on with main lights operated. works as normal when indicator operated, advise attention.

Left hand twist grip loose

Main frame rusty

Main handlebar/screen slightly loose

Rear mudguard slightly loose

engine has an oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2017 16,963 miles

Front Outer Brake component is excessively corroded Brake pad lining separated from metal backing (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fork stanchions worn/coroded

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

Front brake disc slightly worn

Left hand brake lever ball end missing/damaged.

Left hand tail tail stuck on with main lights operated. works as normal when indicator operated, advise attention.

Left hand twist grip loose

Main frame rusty

Main handlebar/screen slightly loose

Rear mudguard slightly loose

engine has an oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,942 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 14,942 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,195 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Left hand heated grip loose. Secured by Bar end weight

Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,836 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 10,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,415 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 10,415 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 9,773 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 9,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 9,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,360 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,785 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 6,785 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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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Y901 BFX is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y901 BFX, 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 Y901 BFX registered?

Y901 BFX is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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