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EU55 KKW

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

18,857 mi
Last recorded18,857 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 KKW
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,857 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 18,857 miles

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail engine mounting bushes worn and deteriated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jun 2021 18,856 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 9,953 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 9,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play Slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 4 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,148 miles

Front Front tyre wearing odd

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sidelight not working

Rear Rear light lens broken but function not impaired

Fail 14 Oct 2017 42,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Front Front tyre wearing odd

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Nearside Front Sidelight not working

Rear Rear light lens broken but function not impaired

Pass 5 Nov 2016 33,886 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,651 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 25,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 21,261 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 18,210 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,208 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 13,208 miles

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

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,043 miles

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 KKW is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KKW, 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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EU55 KKW is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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