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FJ53 VGP

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,045 mi
Last recorded13,045 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VGP
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 May 2013 13,045 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 13,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 12,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,905 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 11,905 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 10,642 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 10,642 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 9,522 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,188 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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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.

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