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AU05 FTN

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,260 mi
Last recorded56,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FTN
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 56,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of frame and engine connection brackets. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 56,244 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of frame and engine linkage brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 52,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 49,453 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,141 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 45,077 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 41,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,616 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 37,613 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 37,050 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 36,398 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,377 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,369 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,472 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 12,313 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,295 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 10,292 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,376 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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AU05 FTN is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 19,462 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 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 AU05 FTN, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU05 FTN is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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