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AU55 FYF

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,915 mi
Last recorded27,915 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FYF
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,915 miles

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired Rear light unit cracked over reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 27,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Low beam too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired Rear light unit cracked over reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 25,926 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 2,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 22,426 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 19,893 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 19,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 18,135 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 18,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 12,657 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 12,657 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 12,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 12,622 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

number plate light inop

Pass 8 Jan 2013 12,462 miles

number plate light inop

Pass 11 Jan 2012 12,312 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 12,143 miles

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

number plate light inop

Pass 22 Jan 2010 10,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,840 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8 Premium?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
1,624
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
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AU55 FYF is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 25,773 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 Premium fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU55 FYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X8 Premium typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 Premium is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU55 FYF registered?

AU55 FYF is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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