MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front tyre close to limit
Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)
front tyre close to limit
Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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 VXD is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?
FJ53 VXD is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 25 October 2003.
Is FJ53 VXD safe to buy?
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