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AU08 CYY

2008 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,729 mi
Last recorded23,729 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X827,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 CYY
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 23,729 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 56,531 miles

Centre stand pivot worn

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 54,687 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight Brake control 2 brake lever (1.1.1 (a))

Centre stand pivot worn

Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,673 miles

Centre stand pivot worn

Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,544 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 40,639 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,731 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 31,925 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 31,925 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 16,561 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 11,230 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 11,230 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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AU08 CYY is a 2008 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU08 CYY, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU08 CYY registered?

AU08 CYY is a 2008 Piaggio X8, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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