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HX53 VHM

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

26,197 mi
Last recorded26,197 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VHM
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 26,197 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 25,866 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 25,866 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 25,037 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 25,037 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front forks misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,814 miles

when sometimes turning steering from lock to lock the ign swtich turns the engine off

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2013 24,592 miles

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

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)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 24,592 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 24,589 miles

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)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 24,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 24,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 2,387 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 23,798 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Front Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 18,045 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 18,045 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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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HX53 VHM is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HX53 VHM, 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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HX53 VHM is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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