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HF04 FVU

2004 Piaggio New Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,270 mi
Last recorded14,270 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio New Skipper7,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FVU
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 14,270 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 14,270 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,011 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 10,591 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 10,591 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,068 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 5,882 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,327 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,846 miles

Main beam repeater not working.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 3,433 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio New Skipper?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,308
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 25
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HF04 FVU is a 2004 Piaggio New Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio New Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 7,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio New Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF04 FVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio New Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio New Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF04 FVU registered?

HF04 FVU is a 2004 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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