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LJ03 LFY

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,080 mi
Last recorded13,080 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LFY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 13,080 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 13,080 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 9,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 7,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 5,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 3,553 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 1,894 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 475 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 14,495 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 13,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 12,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 10,967 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 10,967 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2007 9,015 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 9,015 miles

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Front wind shield is loose

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 13 May 2006 6,679 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 6,679 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 LFY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFY, 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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LJ03 LFY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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