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FP53 GYZ

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,738 mi
Last recorded8,738 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 GYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,738 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 8,575 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2007 352 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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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FP53 GYZ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FP53 GYZ, 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 FP53 GYZ registered?

FP53 GYZ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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