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AY53 JVU

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

19,530 mi
Last recorded19,530 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 JVU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 19,530 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 19,528 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 19,365 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,142 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 18,139 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,437 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 17,434 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 15,866 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 11,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,255 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 1,338 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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AY53 JVU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,462 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 AY53 JVU, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY53 JVU registered?

AY53 JVU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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