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WA53 KUB

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

7,828 mi
Last recorded7,828 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 KUB
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2013 7,828 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

main stand in poor condition

rear side fairings lose

Pass 8 Oct 2012 5,855 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 5,855 miles

Front Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Front Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 5,410 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 5,410 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 15 May 2010 3,469 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 3,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 2,363 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 1,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 132 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 132 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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 KUB 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 54.5%.

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 KUB, 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 WA53 KUB registered?

WA53 KUB is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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