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WM04 NGU

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,839 mi
Last recorded20,839 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 NGU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 20,839 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 20,839 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,175 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 13,173 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,883 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 10,422 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,831 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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WM04 NGU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM04 NGU, 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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WM04 NGU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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