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LX04 LHW

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,763 mi
Last recorded14,763 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 LHW
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 14,763 miles

Front Forks excessively corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 13,947 miles

Front Fork stanchions pitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Fork bushes (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 3 May 2023 13,947 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Fork stanchions pitted.

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess Fork bushes (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 11,066 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 7,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 7,507 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 7,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 6,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 4,536 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 1,881 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 973 miles

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

visable cracking on front tyre sidewalls

Fail 16 Oct 2012 399 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 399 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 924 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 439 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 4,401 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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LX04 LHW is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX04 LHW, 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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LX04 LHW is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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