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HX53 KMU

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,854 mi
Last recorded22,854 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KMU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 22,854 miles

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Fail 18 May 2012 22,844 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 18,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 18,235 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

front tyre starting to crack

rear brake cable outter cover worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,389 miles

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

advise + the left tell tale does not work , but the indicator can be seen to flash from the riders seat

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,539 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 4,054 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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HX53 KMU is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX53 KMU, 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 HX53 KMU registered?

HX53 KMU is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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