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LK04 KFA

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,384 mi
Last recorded35,384 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 KFA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2024 35,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 7,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 7,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 5,899 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 5,272 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 5,272 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 5,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 4,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 3,240 miles

exhaust close to the chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2015 10 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 21,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,091 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,650 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 14,650 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 10,894 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 10,894 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 7,342 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 7,342 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,074 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 KFA is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KFA, 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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LK04 KFA is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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