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AU04 GRF

2004 Piaggio New Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,335 mi
Last recorded25,335 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio New Skipper7,485 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 GRF
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,335 miles

Small cut in front tyre, not deep or showing cord.

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 25,322 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Centre stand broken and insecure, also interfering with rear brake cable (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Small cut in front tyre, not deep or showing cord.

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 25,316 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,379 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 22,139 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 22,139 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,397 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 20,397 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,297 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Jun 2010 17,297 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,231 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 14,231 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,955 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 11,955 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,278 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio New Skipper?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,308
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 25
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AU04 GRF is a 2004 Piaggio New Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio New Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 7,485 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 New Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 GRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio New Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio New Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU04 GRF is a 2004 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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