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GN54 VNC

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,080 mi
Last recorded11,080 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 VNC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,080 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 10,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 9,649 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 9,649 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 6,443 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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GN54 VNC is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN54 VNC, 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 GN54 VNC registered?

GN54 VNC is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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