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GU52 UPB

2002 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

18,312 mi
Last recorded18,312 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Skipper9,896 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UPB
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 18,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,634 miles

front mudgaurd missing

Fail 10 Jan 2012 17,634 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

front mudgaurd missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 3,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 3,170 miles

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 1,817 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 1,817 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 1,472 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 1,472 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 11,872 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 11,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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GU52 UPB is a 2002 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 9,896 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 GU52 UPB, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU52 UPB registered?

GU52 UPB is a 2002 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 8 November 2002.

Is GU52 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 UPB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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