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DK05 DWY

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,324 mi
Last recorded21,324 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 DWY
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 21,324 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 12,125 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 18,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 18,788 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,027 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 16,953 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm no tread left (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play engine mounting bearings worn to excess (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 tail lights not working

Pass 6 Jul 2015 13,991 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 13,991 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2014 11,750 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 11,750 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,033 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 5,819 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 5,819 miles

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 5,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,105 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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DK05 DWY is a 2005 Piaggio X8 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 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 DK05 DWY, 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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DK05 DWY is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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