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EU05 GUF

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,648 mi
Last recorded45,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GUF
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,648 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 34,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning rev holding up (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 22,281 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,455 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 16,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 13,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 7,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 7,248 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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EU05 GUF is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EU05 GUF, 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 EU05 GUF registered?

EU05 GUF is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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