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FJ53 VGF

2003 Piaggio New Skipper

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

13,469 mi
Last recorded13,469 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio New Skipper9,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VGF
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 13,469 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 13,422 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 12,921 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 12,885 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Forks, stick down and have no damping. Both stantion tubes have mole-grip marks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 12,331 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 12,329 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks, solid no damping what so ever (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions completly flat (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 11,927 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 11,464 miles

Central Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 11,464 miles

Central Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Central Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 11,309 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 11,134 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 11,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 11,009 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,649 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 10,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,030 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 9,644 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 9,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,522 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 9,059 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio New Skipper?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,308
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 25
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FJ53 VGF is a 2003 Piaggio New Skipper in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio New Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 9,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio New Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 VGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio New Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio New Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ53 VGF registered?

FJ53 VGF is a 2003 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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