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LJ53 GWY

2003 Piaggio New Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,777 mi
Last recorded5,777 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio New Skipper9,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GWY
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 5,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 2,088 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 6 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 6 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Piaggio New Skipper?

Based on 1,213 MOT tests across 301 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
1,308
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
301
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 27
reflector on motorcycle missing 27
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 25
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LJ53 GWY is a 2003 Piaggio New Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio New Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 9,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio New Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 GWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio New Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio New Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ53 GWY registered?

LJ53 GWY is a 2003 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is LJ53 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 GWY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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