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EU55 LUL

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,293 mi
Last recorded14,293 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 LUL
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 14,293 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 10,075 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 10,075 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 6,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 2,268 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 43,825 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 43,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,460 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,467 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 31,467 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2008 26,514 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 LUL is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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