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EU05 GTY

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,298 mi
Last recorded14,298 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GTY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2012 14,298 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 14,298 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight distortion (2.3.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 12,044 miles

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 12,026 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,130 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 10,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 8,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 7,095 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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EU05 GTY is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EU05 GTY, 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 EU05 GTY registered?

EU05 GTY is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is EU05 GTY safe to buy?

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