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WU04 FNT

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

10,301 mi
Last recorded10,301 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 FNT
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 10,301 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2025 10,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2024 8,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 8,999 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 7,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 6,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement fork (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 6,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 5,403 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 5,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 3,865 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush borderline (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush borderline (5.3.2 (c))

Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 3,865 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush borderline (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush borderline (5.3.2 (c))

Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 3,249 miles

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 3,249 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged no air in tyre (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front brake pads corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2010 3,171 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 3,171 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 2,094 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 2,094 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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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WU04 FNT is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 WU04 FNT, 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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WU04 FNT is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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