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LJ04 WVL

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,611 mi
Last recorded20,611 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 WVL
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 20,611 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 20,611 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 14,243 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 14,243 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 12,957 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 4,330 miles

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,454 miles

front forks pitted

Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,720 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 1 miles

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

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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LJ04 WVL is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ04 WVL, 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 LJ04 WVL registered?

LJ04 WVL is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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