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WX04 YXC

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,878 mi
Last recorded13,878 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 YXC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 13,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 13,670 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Rear nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 10,359 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

nearside front indicator was going out when tapped but now working when tapped ?

possible rear shock leak unable to be sure

fuel pipe starting to crack but not leaking at the time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2015 10,359 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

nearside front indicator was going out when tapped but now working when tapped ?

possible rear shock leak unable to be sure

fuel pipe starting to crack but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2014 7,637 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 7,631 miles

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

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

two nails in rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 4,905 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 4,905 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 4,900 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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WX04 YXC is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WX04 YXC, 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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WX04 YXC is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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