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PF52 VNW

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,002 mi
Last recorded15,002 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 VNW
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 15,002 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 15,001 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,385 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 10,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 6,731 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 5,282 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 4,909 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 4,909 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 4,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Front Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 2,330 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 2,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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PF52 VNW is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,492 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 PF52 VNW, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF52 VNW registered?

PF52 VNW is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is PF52 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF52 VNW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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