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EU05 GUG

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,568 mi
Last recorded13,568 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GUG
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 13,568 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 13,568 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Front 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)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 13,128 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 13,128 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,128 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,130 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 13,128 miles

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,128 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 GUG is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EU05 GUG, 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 GUG registered?

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

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