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DK55 HFJ

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,119 mi
Last recorded26,119 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 HFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 26,119 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 24,748 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 23,668 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 21,945 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 18,631 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight oil misting on O/S fork stancian (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,881 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit at time of test (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 16,881 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on minimum limit at time of test (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 15,064 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,575 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 12,575 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 11,859 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 11,859 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,390 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,904 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 2,088 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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DK55 HFJ is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DK55 HFJ, 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 DK55 HFJ registered?

DK55 HFJ is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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