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HF53 EXC

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,598 mi
Last recorded10,598 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EXC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,598 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 10,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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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HF53 EXC is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 HF53 EXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF53 EXC?

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What year was HF53 EXC registered?

HF53 EXC is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is HF53 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 EXC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF53 EXC have outstanding finance?

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