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DK04 FVU

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,169 mi
Last recorded22,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 FVU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 22,169 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 22,167 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 21,513 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 20,860 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,333 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,179 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 20,176 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,984 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 15,984 miles

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

Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Front Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 3,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 1,223 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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DK04 FVU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black 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 DK04 FVU, 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 DK04 FVU registered?

DK04 FVU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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