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Y233 DRR

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

11,904 mi
Last recorded11,904 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 DRR
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 11,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 11,904 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 18,021 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 18,021 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 12,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 12,423 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 19,526 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 19,110 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 12,678 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 12,678 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded (3.2.A1c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

throttle sticking slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,836 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y233 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y233 DRR, 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 Y233 DRR registered?

Y233 DRR is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y233 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y233 DRR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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