MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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
front fork begining to stick,
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YK54 BOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK54 BOV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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