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WA04 BDE

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,969 mi
Last recorded26,969 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 BDE
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,969 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 26,969 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,143 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 25,183 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 May 2014 25,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,154 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 23,154 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 18,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,098 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 16,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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))

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,613 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 12,613 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,649 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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WA04 BDE is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA04 BDE, 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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WA04 BDE is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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