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LK04 UMU

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

1,970 mi
Last recorded1,970 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 UMU
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 1,970 miles

Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2021 1,779 miles

Front tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2021 1,779 miles

Front tyre cracking

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 1,756 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,569 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 21,569 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))

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,482 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 18,482 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))

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,373 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 17 Mar 2010 16,352 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,872 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 10,872 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2007 6,842 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 UMU 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 LK04 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

LK04 UMU is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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