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LF04 NBY

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,637 mi
Last recorded27,637 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 NBY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 27,637 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

idle speed high

Fail 3 Oct 2012 27,636 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

idle speed high

Pass 18 Aug 2011 23,769 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 23,769 miles

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front 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))

battery flat

Fail 12 Aug 2010 20,296 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 20,296 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,398 miles

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Seat cover torn

Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,893 miles

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 NBY is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NBY, 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 LF04 NBY registered?

LF04 NBY is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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