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Y503 RWR

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,850 mi
Last recorded6,850 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 RWR
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 6,850 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,850 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 6,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,851 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

highbeam light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2010 6,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

highbeam light not working

speedo not working

Pass 17 Sep 2009 6,851 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 6,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,188 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 6,180 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

exhaust cover loose

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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Y503 RWR is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y503 RWR, 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 Y503 RWR registered?

Y503 RWR is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y503 RWR safe to buy?

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