MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,757 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
cables insecure underneath bike
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
cables insecure underneath bike
Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Motorcycle structure slightly insecure mounting worn (6.1.1c)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
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))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
engine idle speed excessive
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?
Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW04 BZS is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2004 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,462 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 HW04 BZS, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HW04 BZS registered?
HW04 BZS is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 13 August 2004.
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