MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,045 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))
Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?
Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 VGP is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FJ53 VGP, 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 FJ53 VGP registered?
FJ53 VGP is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 20 October 2003.
Is FJ53 VGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ53 VGP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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