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EU08 UFL

2008 Piaggio X8 Premium

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,142 mi
Last recorded48,142 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X8 Premium15,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 UFL
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2025 48,142 miles

Central Front Upper Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Central Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake caliper has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 48,100 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 48,100 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 48,082 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Rear tyre fitted to front wheel following rear direction arrows

Offside Lower Oil leak from engine

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,832 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 46,832 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,791 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,489 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 42,489 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,434 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 33,121 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,570 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 25,312 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 25,308 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,769 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 17,264 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,692 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 14,692 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8 Premium?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
1,624
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
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EU08 UFL is a 2008 Piaggio X8 Premium in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio X8 Premium models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 15,032 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 Premium fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 UFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X8 Premium typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio X8 Premium is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU08 UFL is a 2008 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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