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LF53 AAY

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

16,788 mi
Last recorded16,788 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 AAY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 16,788 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 16,788 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 14,856 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front forks (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired recommend replace (1.5.3a)

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

advise condition of exhaust system mounting bolt,, recommend attention

fairings have been cable tied in various places

headlamp output slightly deminished

rear number plate deteriorated,, recommend replace

Fail 5 Apr 2017 14,831 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey rear silencer corroded and blowing,, inner side (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. front forks (2.3.1)

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

fairings have been cable tied in various places

headlamp output slightly deminished

rear number plate deteriorated,, recommend replace

Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit,, recommend replace ASAP (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2014 12,384 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 11,925 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 11,925 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,041 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 10,156 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 7,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 7,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 3,671 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 3,671 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 3,044 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,509 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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LF53 AAY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LF53 AAY, 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 LF53 AAY registered?

LF53 AAY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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