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EU53 MJJ

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,177 mi
Last recorded34,177 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 MJJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 34,177 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,611 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 33,611 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 28,334 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 28,227 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,981 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 16,710 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)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 13,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 13,294 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 13,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 13,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 9,187 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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EU53 MJJ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EU53 MJJ, 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 EU53 MJJ registered?

EU53 MJJ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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