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BU53 OBT

2003 Piaggio X9

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

28,278 mi
Last recorded28,278 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio X912,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OBT
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 28,278 miles

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 28,265 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,073 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 18,073 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 23 May 2012 11,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 11,539 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 3,875 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 3,875 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,634 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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BU53 OBT is a 2003 Piaggio X9 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BU53 OBT, 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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BU53 OBT is a 2003 Piaggio X9, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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