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DK57 FRU

2007 Piaggio X8

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

37,370 mi
Last recorded37,370 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Piaggio X819,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 FRU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,370 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 37,370 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2022 37,370 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Main stand mounting worn

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front fork legs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2021 37,370 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Freeplay Engine mounting Bearings

Main stand Mounting worn

front fork legs pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2021 37,370 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Freeplay Engine mounting Bearings

Main stand Mounting worn

Rear shock springs corroded

front fork legs pitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 35,155 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 35,155 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 35,155 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Centre Stand Mounting Bushes worn

Fail 25 Oct 2019 35,155 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody frame corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Centre Stand Mounting Bushes worn

Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,181 miles

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

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

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 28,895 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 28,895 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play ENGINE MOUNTING (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,142 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 26,142 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,605 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 20,596 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 16,754 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,289 miles

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

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

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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DK57 FRU is a 2007 Piaggio X8 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 19,956 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 DK57 FRU, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK57 FRU is a 2007 Piaggio X8, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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