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EK03 JOV

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,785 mi
Last recorded16,785 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 JOV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 16,785 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 16,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 16,326 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 15,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 11,613 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. chrome missing of fork (2.3.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play movement in rear arm/engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 11,613 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. chrome missing of fork (2.3.1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play movement in rear arm/engine mount (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 10,914 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 9,509 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 8,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 21,853 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 21,853 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,049 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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EK03 JOV is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 EK03 JOV, 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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What year was EK03 JOV registered?

EK03 JOV is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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