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VX54 HTJ

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,533 mi
Last recorded24,533 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 HTJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 24,533 miles

Engine rattles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 24,533 miles

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

Bolt missing out of front mudguard but still secure

Chassis number on seat bucket incorrect one stamped on frame correct

Engine rattles

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Center stand doesn't return fully without help

Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,519 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 21,482 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,925 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 15,891 miles

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 18 Aug 2010 1,316 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 11,618 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 11,618 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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VX54 HTJ is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX54 HTJ, 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 VX54 HTJ registered?

VX54 HTJ is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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