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BL53 HZM

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,737 mi
Last recorded4,737 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HZM
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 4,737 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front mudguard missing .. mounting snapped off lefthand fork bottom

small hole nearside rear indicator

Fail 28 Jan 2011 4,737 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

front mudguard missing .. mounting snapped off lefthand fork bottom

small hole nearside rear indicator

Pass 1 Feb 2010 4,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 4,737 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 4,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 3,023 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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BL53 HZM is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,492 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 BL53 HZM, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL53 HZM is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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