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AU53 EWC

2003 Piaggio X9

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

26,192 mi
Last recorded26,192 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio X912,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EWC
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,192 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 25,080 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,820 miles

exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 24,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

rear disc corroded

rear numberplate lamp not working

Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,817 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear suspension component excessively bent (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

handlebar/front wheel alignment slightly out

n/s + o/s/f upper fork stanchions pitted .

o/s/r position lamp not working

rear numberplate lamp not working

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,838 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions corroded and pitted at top section of forks .

Fail 9 Nov 2009 21,838 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

front tyre pressure low .

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions corroded and pitted at top section of forks .

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,348 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 17,348 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 11,281 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 11,281 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,808 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X9?

Based on 26,401 MOT tests across 3,111 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
993
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 863
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 393
suspension bush has excessive free play 316
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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AU53 EWC is a 2003 Piaggio X9 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio X9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 12,198 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 X9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU53 EWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X9 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio X9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU53 EWC is a 2003 Piaggio X9, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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