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YK54 BOV

2005 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,510 mi
Last recorded13,510 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Skipper8,673 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 BOV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 13,510 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 13,509 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 11,555 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 7,796 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 7,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

nearside front brake hose securing clip fouling front suspension component

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 5,007 miles

front fork begining to stick,

Pass 8 Apr 2008 4,985 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 4,985 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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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YK54 BOV is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK54 BOV, 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 YK54 BOV registered?

YK54 BOV is a 2005 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 16 January 2005.

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