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LJ53 WLG

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

5,198 mi
Last recorded5,198 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 WLG
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 5,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 5,131 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 4,960 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 4,960 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,396 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 2,374 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 11,477 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 8,721 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 8,721 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 5,970 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 5,956 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 539 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 539 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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LJ53 WLG is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LJ53 WLG, 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 LJ53 WLG registered?

LJ53 WLG is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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