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AE57 BUV

2007 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

29,464 mi
Last recorded29,464 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Piaggio X819,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 BUV
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,464 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 29,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,037 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,037 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 29,037 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 29,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,235 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 22,235 miles

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

left side indicator clock not working

right side indicator clock light is on

Pass 19 Feb 2014 15,052 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 15,052 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,052 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 12,207 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,207 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8?

Based on 11,009 MOT tests across 1,337 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
2,086
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 475
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 267
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 198
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
suspension bush has excessive free play 135
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AE57 BUV is a 2007 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 19,956 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 X8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X8 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE57 BUV registered?

AE57 BUV is a 2007 Piaggio X8, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is AE57 BUV safe to buy?

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