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FJ04 RYC

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,649 mi
Last recorded4,649 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 RYC
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 4,649 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2022 4,648 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 4,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 4,093 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2008 4,038 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 4,038 miles

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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FJ04 RYC is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FJ04 RYC, 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 FJ04 RYC registered?

FJ04 RYC is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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