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WX04 YZG

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

8,197 mi
Last recorded8,197 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 YZG
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 8,197 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 8,197 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2014 8,079 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 7,982 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 22,580 miles

front tyre starting to persih

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,424 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 22,411 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,540 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 16,625 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 16,625 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,959 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 13,959 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,742 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 YZG is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YZG, 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 YZG is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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