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GK03 HWR

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,065 mi
Last recorded7,065 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 HWR
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 7,065 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 7,065 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 7,013 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members fork bushes have slight free play (2.3.4)

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

rear tyre pressure slightly low

the indicator tell tale light is permanently on until the indicator is switched on and works correctly but does not affect other lamps

Pass 4 Jan 2016 6,353 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 6,314 miles

Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 5,449 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 4,510 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 3,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 2,776 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 1,893 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 1,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 1,069 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 1,014 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 1,014 miles

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

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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GK03 HWR is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GK03 HWR, 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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GK03 HWR is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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