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FJ54 BYV

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

5,871 mi
Last recorded5,871 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 BYV
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 5,871 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 5,871 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 4,326 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 4,324 miles

Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 3,729 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 1,101 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 1,101 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 8,782 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 6,705 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 5,681 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,681 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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FJ54 BYV is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black 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 FJ54 BYV, 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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FJ54 BYV is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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