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RK03 OBS

2003 Piaggio New Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,778 mi
Last recorded5,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio New Skipper9,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 OBS
MakePiaggio
ModelNew Skipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 5,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2008 16,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 9,238 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 9,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 2,086 miles

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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RK03 OBS is a 2003 Piaggio New Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK03 OBS, 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 RK03 OBS registered?

RK03 OBS is a 2003 Piaggio New Skipper, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for RK03 OBS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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