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WV52 HGL

2002 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,039 mi
Last recorded16,039 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Skipper9,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 HGL
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 16,039 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 16,039 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 15,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 15,159 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 12,291 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 12,291 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 12,291 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,635 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 11,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,770 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 10,770 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,861 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 8,898 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 8,898 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 7,861 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 6,065 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 4,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 3,795 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 3,762 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)

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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WV52 HGL is a 2002 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 9,896 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 WV52 HGL, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV52 HGL registered?

WV52 HGL is a 2002 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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