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LJ05 OFB

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,682 mi
Last recorded3,682 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OFB
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 3,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 3,682 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 3,682 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 3,682 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 3,682 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

front tyre slight cracking around the sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 3,682 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Speedo cable broken.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 3,682 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Speedo cable broken.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 3,682 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Speedo cable broken

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 3,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 3,159 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 2,767 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 2,556 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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LJ05 OFB is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 8,673 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 LJ05 OFB, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ05 OFB registered?

LJ05 OFB is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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