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X796 HJF

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,709 mi
Last recorded12,709 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 HJF
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 12,709 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

front screen insecure

nearside indicator tell tale permanently on

Fail 30 Mar 2021 12,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 11,489 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 11,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 11,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,128 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 10,128 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,746 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 7,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 7,379 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,230 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 3,340 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 2,556 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 2,035 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 1,427 miles

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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X796 HJF is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X796 HJF, 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 X796 HJF registered?

X796 HJF is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is X796 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X796 HJF shows 15 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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