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GX03 XMW

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,009 mi
Last recorded12,009 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XMW
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 12,009 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,516 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 10,502 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 9,067 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 9,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 7,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 3,311 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 3,304 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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GX03 XMW is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black 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 GX03 XMW, 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 GX03 XMW registered?

GX03 XMW is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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