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EU05 XLG

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,401 mi
Last recorded19,401 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 XLG
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,401 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 19,401 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,928 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,031 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 XLG is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 XLG registered?

EU05 XLG is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is EU05 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 XLG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU05 XLG have outstanding finance?

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