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FJ05 WWA

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,877 mi
Last recorded20,877 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 WWA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 20,877 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 20,873 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 17,957 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 17,834 miles

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 17,834 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 17,597 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 17,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,940 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 15,940 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 14,289 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,280 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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FJ05 WWA is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FJ05 WWA, 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.

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What year was FJ05 WWA registered?

FJ05 WWA is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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