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LJ53 GUH

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,721 mi
Last recorded14,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GUH
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 14,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 13,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 11,841 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 11,841 miles

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

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

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.2.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 11,363 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 11,363 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 11,166 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 11,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,749 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 4,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 4,324 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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LJ53 GUH is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LJ53 GUH, 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 LJ53 GUH registered?

LJ53 GUH is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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