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LJ03 YTY

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,265 mi
Last recorded10,265 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YTY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 10,265 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 10,265 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 9,327 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 7,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 3,473 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 13,196 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 12,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,541 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 9,541 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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 YTY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YTY, 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 YTY registered?

LJ03 YTY is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is LJ03 YTY safe to buy?

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