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BU05 VEF

2005 Piaggio X9

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,549 mi
Last recorded11,549 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X914,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 VEF
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2020 11,549 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 8,032 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

minor engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2019 8,017 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear tyre pressure under inflated

minor engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 4,504 miles

Offside Front directional indicator lens condensed

Offside Front headlamp/main beam lens condensed

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 4,493 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front directional indicator lens condensed

Offside Front headlamp/main beam lens condensed

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 12 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 12 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,859 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 6,226 miles

Nearside Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 6,226 miles

Nearside Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

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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BU05 VEF is a 2005 Piaggio X9 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio X9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 14,346 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 BU05 VEF, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio X9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 VEF is a 2005 Piaggio X9, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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