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LJ03 BWM

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,077 mi
Last recorded13,077 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 BWM
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2010 13,077 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,077 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,776 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 12,776 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,978 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 9,736 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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LJ03 BWM is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ03 BWM, 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 LJ03 BWM registered?

LJ03 BWM is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is LJ03 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 BWM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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