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EU05 XLK

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,863 mi
Last recorded73,863 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 XLK
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,863 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 71,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,450 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 45,123 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 32,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,778 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,513 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,690 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,847 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front fender incomplete

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 29,847 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front fender incomplete

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 XLK is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

EU05 XLK is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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