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LK53 LHA

2003 Piaggio New Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,597 mi
Last recorded20,597 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio New Skipper9,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 LHA
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 20,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,318 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 20,318 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 20,310 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 20,264 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

insecure top box

no front mudguard fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,736 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (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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LK53 LHA is a 2003 Piaggio New Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK53 LHA, 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 LK53 LHA registered?

LK53 LHA is a 2003 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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