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LX05 DKD

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,105 mi
Last recorded6,105 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 DKD
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 6,105 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 6,055 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 4,105 miles

FRONT TYRE UNDERINFLATED.

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

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

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

RBT shows REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

REAR TYRE UNDERINFLATED.

REAR MUDGUARD/HUGGER INSECURE.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 4,090 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

FRONT TYRE UNDERINFLATED.

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

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR INSECURE.

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

RBT shows REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

REAR TYRE UNDERINFLATED.

REAR MUDGUARD/HUGGER INSECURE.

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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LX05 DKD is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LX05 DKD, 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 LX05 DKD registered?

LX05 DKD is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is LX05 DKD safe to buy?

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