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DK05 JFA

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,205 mi
Last recorded32,205 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 JFA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 32,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 29,592 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 26,223 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 20,527 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 17,850 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,795 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 17,795 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,283 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,941 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 14,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,707 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,733 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 11,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,514 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 10,514 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,581 miles

exhust mounting bolt missing

o/s rear mudguard mounting point broken

Fail 19 Jun 2009 9,581 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

exhust mounting bolt missing

o/s rear mudguard mounting point broken

Pass 20 Jun 2008 8,374 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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DK05 JFA is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 8,673 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 DK05 JFA, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK05 JFA registered?

DK05 JFA is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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