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WX05 OSP

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

9,456 mi
Last recorded9,456 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 OSP
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 9,456 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 9,456 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 9,453 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 8,913 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 8,910 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,029 miles

Front 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 5,813 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 5,811 miles

Front Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 2,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 11,243 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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WX05 OSP is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 8,673 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 WX05 OSP, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WX05 OSP registered?

WX05 OSP is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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