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WA53 GSY

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

10,523 mi
Last recorded10,523 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 GSY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 10,523 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 10,509 miles

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2016 9,188 miles

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

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,530 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 8,530 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 8,015 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 8,015 miles

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

grease filled forks

Pass 30 Aug 2012 8,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 6,622 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 6,622 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 6,103 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 4,608 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 4,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 3,840 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 3,840 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 2,715 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 2,715 miles

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

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 2,048 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 2,040 miles

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

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

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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WA53 GSY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WA53 GSY, 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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WA53 GSY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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