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HF54 KYA

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,736 mi
Last recorded12,736 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 KYA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 12,736 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 12,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 12,126 miles

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess (fork legs) (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement engine mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 12,126 miles

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened engine mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (engine mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess fork legs (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 12,110 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened engine mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess fork legs (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 11,773 miles

rear suspension has stiffish action

Pass 1 Mar 2019 11,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 9,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 8,626 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 8,138 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 8,138 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 6,947 miles

front tyre starting to crack

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

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 6,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre starting to crack

Pass 15 Jan 2014 4,629 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 4,629 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 2,040 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 1,993 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 1,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 1,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 1,854 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 1,612 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 1,612 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 1,346 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 1,346 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) 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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HF54 KYA is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 8,673 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 HF54 KYA, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF54 KYA registered?

HF54 KYA is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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