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EU08 NBG

2008 Piaggio X8

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,100 mi
Last recorded53,100 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X827,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 NBG
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 53,100 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 53,100 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 53,100 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 49,286 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 47,643 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 45,093 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,591 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2019 40,838 miles

centre stand support broken

Pass 11 Jun 2018 37,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 33,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,020 miles

Centre stand mounting broken (crank case)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight bind on rear brake

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,990 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,423 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,117 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 18,460 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,976 miles

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

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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EU08 NBG is a 2008 Piaggio X8 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,502 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 EU08 NBG, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU08 NBG registered?

EU08 NBG is a 2008 Piaggio X8, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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