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LF04 CPU

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,659 mi
Last recorded18,659 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 CPU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2015 18,659 miles

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,659 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 18,543 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 17,327 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 17,327 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,721 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 13,186 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

throttle stiff

Fail 11 Aug 2012 13,186 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

throttle stiff

Pass 26 May 2011 11,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,982 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 9,982 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 May 2009 8,306 miles

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

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

low air presure in front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,333 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 6,333 miles

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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LF04 CPU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LF04 CPU, 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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LF04 CPU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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