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PL03 CXS

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,190 mi
Last recorded13,190 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 CXS
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 10,606 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 10,605 miles

Front Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2014 10,602 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 8,100 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

high beam not working

Pass 16 Aug 2012 6,403 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 4,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 3,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 3,044 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,669 miles

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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PL03 CXS is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL03 CXS, 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 PL03 CXS registered?

PL03 CXS is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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