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EU53 VNH

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

24,060 mi
Last recorded24,060 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 VNH
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 24,060 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 24,060 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 20,958 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 20,958 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,775 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 20,775 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside mirror loose

Rear Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,175 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 14,794 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 14,712 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 VNH is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

EU53 VNH is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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