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VU54 AAJ

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,050 mi
Last recorded11,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 AAJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 11,050 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 11,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,569 miles

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

front fender missing at time of test

Fail 3 Jun 2016 26,528 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component fork slider bushes give excessive free play (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel brake needs adjustment, lever comes back to bar (3.1.3b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front fender missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,469 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 20,792 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 20,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,215 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear light loose

Fail 31 Jul 2013 14,215 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear light loose

Fail 2 May 2012 1,330 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 1,330 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 10,384 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 10,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 6,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 2,670 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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VU54 AAJ is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,462 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 VU54 AAJ, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU54 AAJ registered?

VU54 AAJ is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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