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YE52 LXX

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,367 mi
Last recorded14,367 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 LXX
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 14,367 miles

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

front suspension feels stiff

no stand fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2010 14,065 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

side stand

Pass 21 Jan 2009 12,260 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 12,255 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 10,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 7,236 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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YE52 LXX is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,492 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 YE52 LXX, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE52 LXX registered?

YE52 LXX is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is YE52 LXX safe to buy?

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