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FJ05 ZRG

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

16,765 mi
Last recorded16,765 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 ZRG
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,765 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 15,828 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 15,828 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2011 49,557 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 49,557 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 May 2011 49,494 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,253 miles

Cut in rear tyre tread.

Fail 19 May 2010 37,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Cut in rear tyre tread.

Pass 29 May 2009 24,583 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 24,583 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 11,846 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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FJ05 ZRG is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FJ05 ZRG, 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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FJ05 ZRG is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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