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EU53 VBG

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,090 mi
Last recorded11,090 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 VBG
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,090 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings are tight but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 12,092 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 12,090 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,617 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,669 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,834 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 VBG is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,462 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBG, 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 22 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 VBG registered?

EU53 VBG is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is EU53 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 VBG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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