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Y976 OWC

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,674 mi
Last recorded15,674 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 OWC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 15,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 13,807 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,252 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 13,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 11,209 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 11,209 miles

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

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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Y976 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y976 OWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y976 OWC registered?

Y976 OWC is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y976 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y976 OWC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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