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HX03 RHJ

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,333 mi
Last recorded25,333 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 RHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front fender broken

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,106 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 25,106 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 22,219 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,219 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,934 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 19,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 16,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,487 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 14,461 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 13,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,807 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 10,787 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,110 miles

Front 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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HX03 RHJ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHJ, 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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HX03 RHJ is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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