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EU56 DKY

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,858 mi
Last recorded51,858 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 DKY
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 51,858 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 48,852 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,289 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 46,289 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 46,269 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 43,670 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,392 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,345 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 35,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,842 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 28,765 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 21,659 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 11,941 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 3,366 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 3,332 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 3,237 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8 Premium?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
1,624
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
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EU56 DKY is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 25,773 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 Premium fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU56 DKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X8 Premium typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 Premium is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU56 DKY registered?

EU56 DKY is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is EU56 DKY safe to buy?

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