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FD53 VXN

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

26,800 mi
Last recorded26,800 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VXN
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 26,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,427 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 23,427 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

n/s legshield broken and cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2013 23,427 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

n/s legshield broken and cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,692 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 21,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 16,187 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 16,187 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Jan 2010 9,553 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 3,651 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 3,649 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 755 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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FD53 VXN is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FD53 VXN, 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 FD53 VXN registered?

FD53 VXN is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is FD53 VXN safe to buy?

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