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EY53 HVV

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,583 mi
Last recorded22,583 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 HVV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,583 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,096 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,582 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 20,582 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 17,920 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 17,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,534 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 13,534 miles

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

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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EY53 HVV is a 2004 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 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 EY53 HVV, 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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EY53 HVV is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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