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LR52 JUA

2003 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

14,588 mi
Last recorded14,588 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Skipper8,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 JUA
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,588 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 14,588 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 8,737 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 8,730 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 6,138 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

r/h steering stop slight damage

Fail 17 Aug 2009 6,062 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

r/h steering stop slight damage

Pass 3 Nov 2008 4,110 miles

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

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

front tyre starting to crack slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2008 4,110 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

front tyre starting to crack slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2007 1,300 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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LR52 JUA is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 8,492 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 LR52 JUA, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LR52 JUA is a 2003 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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