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EU55 RUJ

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,427 mi
Last recorded34,427 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 RUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 34,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 34,427 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

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

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

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))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 33,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 19,470 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 13,834 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,360 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 13,360 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 10,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 5,361 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 RUJ is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

EU55 RUJ is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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