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BX55 FZP

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,638 mi
Last recorded44,638 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 FZP
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,638 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 44,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 43,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 32,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 26,497 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,308 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 23,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel lever pulls back to bars (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,593 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 21,512 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,346 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 16,498 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 14,737 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 12,741 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 10,698 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 8,652 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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BX55 FZP is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX55 FZP, 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 BX55 FZP registered?

BX55 FZP is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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