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LK04 HFY

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,564 mi
Last recorded14,564 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 HFY
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 14,564 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 14,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2018 14,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 13,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,315 miles

Front fork stanchions pitted

Front tyre perished

Pass 19 Jun 2015 10,682 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 10,682 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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 25 Jun 2014 8,597 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 8,597 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,583 miles

front brake has reduced travel

front fork bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2012 5,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 5,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 4,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 4,822 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 20,129 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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LK04 HFY is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK04 HFY, 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 LK04 HFY registered?

LK04 HFY is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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