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RK03 PFX

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,885 mi
Last recorded18,885 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 PFX
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 18,885 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 16,695 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2013 16,655 miles

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

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,526 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 9,621 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 9,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 6,193 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 6,193 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 4,437 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 4,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 3,830 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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RK03 PFX is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RK03 PFX, 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 RK03 PFX registered?

RK03 PFX is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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