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Y657 LJM

2001 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,613 mi
Last recorded19,613 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Skipper10,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY657 LJM
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2013 19,613 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Brake lever is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,611 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 19,611 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,611 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

idling speed higher than manufacturers recomendation

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,611 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 18,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 18,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,019 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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Y657 LJM 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y657 LJM, 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 Y657 LJM registered?

Y657 LJM is a 2001 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y657 LJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y657 LJM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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