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YT04 BFY

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

26,747 mi
Last recorded26,747 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 BFY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 26,747 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,536 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 23,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 22,240 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 18,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,856 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 13,856 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,807 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 8,807 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 6,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 5,197 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

engine cradle bearings slight free play

front faulks pitted

Fail 25 Jul 2011 5,197 miles

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

engine cradle bearings slight free play

front faulks pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 2,869 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 2,096 miles

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

front lower faulk bushers have slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2008
Fail 29 Aug 2007 4,464 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 4,464 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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YT04 BFY is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,462 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 YT04 BFY, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YT04 BFY is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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