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YJ03 ULV

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,547 mi
Last recorded8,547 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 ULV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2019 8,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front bodywork insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2018 5,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

slight play in front suspension

Fail 4 Apr 2018 5,602 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

slight play in front suspension

Pass 4 Jan 2017 4,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 4,245 miles

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

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

speedometer not illuminated with headlights on

Fail 17 Nov 2015 4,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 3,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 3,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 3,234 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 2,799 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 2,799 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,739 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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YJ03 ULV is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJ03 ULV, 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 YJ03 ULV registered?

YJ03 ULV is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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