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LJ54 YPM

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

7,919 mi
Last recorded7,919 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 YPM
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 7,919 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 7,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 7,447 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 7,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 7,220 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 6,942 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 6,942 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 6,760 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 5,941 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 5,941 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 5,922 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)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 5,471 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 5,471 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 5,471 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 5,170 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 4,931 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 4,931 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 4,430 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 4,430 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 3,470 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 3,470 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 2,840 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 2,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 2,802 miles

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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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LJ54 YPM is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LJ54 YPM, 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 LJ54 YPM registered?

LJ54 YPM is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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