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FN04 GTU

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

7,389 mi
Last recorded7,389 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 GTU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 7,389 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 7,389 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 7,346 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 3,621 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 215 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 10,056 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 10,056 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 8,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 6,729 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 6,717 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 6,717 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FN04 GTU 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 FN04 GTU, 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 FN04 GTU registered?

FN04 GTU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 July 2004.

Is FN04 GTU safe to buy?

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