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EU55 KFZ

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,035 mi
Last recorded39,035 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 KFZ
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 39,035 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 39,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,714 miles

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 33,693 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,595 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,354 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 23,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 21,196 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 21,177 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,299 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 9,833 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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EU55 KFZ is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EU55 KFZ, 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 EU55 KFZ registered?

EU55 KFZ is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EU55 KFZ safe to buy?

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