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FJ53 VGX

2003 Piaggio X9

Blue Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,730 mi
Last recorded27,730 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio X912,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VGX
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 27,730 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 27,709 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 27,294 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 26,703 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy BEARING (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 26,135 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy ON LOWER BEARING (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 25,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 24,922 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 23,738 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 22,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 21,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 18,916 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 15,348 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 10,011 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 8,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 5,607 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 5,152 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio X9?

Based on 26,401 MOT tests across 3,111 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
993
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 863
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 393
suspension bush has excessive free play 316
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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FJ53 VGX is a 2003 Piaggio X9 in Blue with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio X9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 12,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio X9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 VGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X9 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio X9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ53 VGX registered?

FJ53 VGX is a 2003 Piaggio X9, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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