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AY53 CFL

2003 Piaggio X9

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

18,666 mi
Last recorded18,666 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio X912,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CFL
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 18,666 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 18,601 miles

Front Position lamp not working Left front position light, no illumination. (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 18,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 16,312 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 15,988 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 15,988 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 15,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 15,350 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 14,596 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 13,328 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 12,236 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,928 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 9,554 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 9,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 9,488 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 9,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 7,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 7,141 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 7,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,521 miles

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

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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AY53 CFL is a 2003 Piaggio X9 in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AY53 CFL, 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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AY53 CFL is a 2003 Piaggio X9, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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