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YX04 BYZ

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

5,997 mi
Last recorded5,997 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 BYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 5,997 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 5,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 5,617 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

top box loose

Fail 3 Jun 2015 5,617 miles

top box loose

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 5,149 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 5,149 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 4,923 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 3,044 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 2,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 2,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 1,650 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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YX04 BYZ is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX04 BYZ, 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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What year was YX04 BYZ registered?

YX04 BYZ is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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