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HX03 MKA

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,311 mi
Last recorded13,311 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 MKA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2010 13,311 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

headlamp aim could be to high if suspension was ok

Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,301 miles

motor cycle light switch has been lubricated.and is working,but we recomend replacing switch in near future.

Fail 19 Mar 2008 9,301 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,294 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 8,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 8,797 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,013 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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HX03 MKA is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,492 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 HX03 MKA, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX03 MKA registered?

HX03 MKA is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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