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LK53 AKP

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,257 mi
Last recorded8,257 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 AKP
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,257 miles

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 5,462 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 5,462 miles

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 1,994 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 1,994 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 11,382 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 slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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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LK53 AKP is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK53 AKP, 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 LK53 AKP registered?

LK53 AKP is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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