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BEZ 9157

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,583 mi
Last recorded31,583 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 9157
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 31,583 miles

Front Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,680 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 29,677 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Oil leak

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,984 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 24,971 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 2 May 2012 24,855 miles

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 2 May 2012 24,855 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 21,485 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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BEZ 9157 is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BEZ 9157, 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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What year was BEZ 9157 registered?

BEZ 9157 is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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