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LJ54 UKA

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,475 mi
Last recorded17,475 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 UKA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 17,475 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 17,475 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,644 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 16,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 14,065 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 11,979 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 11,979 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2010 6,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 5,001 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 5,058 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 3,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 1,075 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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LJ54 UKA is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 8,462 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 LJ54 UKA, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ54 UKA registered?

LJ54 UKA is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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