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YJ53 MRY

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,774 mi
Last recorded28,774 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 MRY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 28,774 miles

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

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

centre stand bent but servicable

Fail 18 Nov 2011 28,774 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,669 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

number plate cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,340 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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YJ53 MRY 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ53 MRY, 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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YJ53 MRY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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