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EU53 MJY

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,801 mi
Last recorded18,801 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 MJY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,801 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 18,801 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 18,801 miles

Offside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 18,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,801 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,190 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 9,733 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 MJY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJY, 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 MJY registered?

EU53 MJY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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