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FJ08 UKP

2008 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,658 mi
Last recorded16,658 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X827,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 UKP
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 16,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 10,839 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 3,551 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 1,418 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,178 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 25,178 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,048 miles

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

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

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

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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FJ08 UKP is a 2008 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,502 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 FJ08 UKP, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 UKP registered?

FJ08 UKP is a 2008 Piaggio X8, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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