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EU08 XOS

2008 Piaggio Carnaby

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,042 mi
Last recorded33,042 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Carnaby12,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 XOS
MakePiaggio
ModelCarnaby
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2025 33,042 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Fork yoke in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 31,672 miles

Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension swinging arm engine mount Bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,673 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 29,672 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected excessivily loose (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 May 2021 29,667 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Knocking back and forth (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure does not lock (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,367 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

head couling loose

seat lock broken

Fail 27 Sep 2019 29,357 miles

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

head couling loose

seat lock broken

Pass 21 Dec 2017 8,352 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 8,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,297 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 8,285 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 7,991 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 3,398 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Carnaby?

Based on 1,278 MOT tests across 183 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
1,602
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 17
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Headlamp aim too high 12
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 8
Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 8
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EU08 XOS is a 2008 Piaggio Carnaby in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Carnaby models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 12,780 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 Carnaby fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU08 XOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Carnaby typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Carnaby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU08 XOS registered?

EU08 XOS is a 2008 Piaggio Carnaby, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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