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EU05 ZFR

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,920 mi
Last recorded52,920 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 ZFR
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,920 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 52,919 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,558 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 47,558 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 43,836 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 30,057 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 30,057 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,479 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 26,479 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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 ZFR 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 55.6%.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

EU05 ZFR is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 27 August 2005.

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