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EU05 TXZ

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,269 mi
Last recorded27,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 TXZ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 27,269 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 25,499 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 25,499 miles

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,994 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 16,994 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 10,148 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,538 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,139 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 TXZ is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 TXZ registered?

EU05 TXZ is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EU05 TXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 TXZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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