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L233 ARU

1993 Piaggio Skipper

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,170 mi
Last recorded23,170 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Skipper4,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 ARU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 23,170 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,807 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 22,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,779 miles

play in front engine mount rubbers

Pass 17 Jan 2006 13,027 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 13,027 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

play in engine mountings

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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L233 ARU is a 1993 Piaggio Skipper in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 4,273 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 L233 ARU, 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 33 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L233 ARU?

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What year was L233 ARU registered?

L233 ARU is a 1993 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 15 August 1993.

Is L233 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L233 ARU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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