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LX54 BYN

2004 Piaggio Skipper

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,437 mi
Last recorded36,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Skipper8,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 BYN
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,437 miles

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

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

rear offside footrest damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,582 miles

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

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

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

fork stantions lose of crome

front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 4 Jul 2012 3,049 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

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

fork stantions lose of crome

front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,342 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,328 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 14,328 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 3,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 3,245 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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LX54 BYN is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX54 BYN, 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 LX54 BYN registered?

LX54 BYN is a 2004 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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