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LF53 HNK

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,403 mi
Last recorded13,403 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 HNK
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 13,403 miles

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

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

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

front brake slightly sticky

Fail 18 Feb 2011 13,403 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

front brake slightly sticky

Pass 6 Feb 2010 8,819 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 8,819 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 7,000 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 3,995 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 3,995 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 5,783 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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LF53 HNK is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF53 HNK, 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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LF53 HNK is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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