MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?
Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y997 JGS 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 64.3%.
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 Y997 JGS, 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 Y997 JGS registered?
Y997 JGS is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 6 June 2001.
Is Y997 JGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y997 JGS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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