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GX06 FJV

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,885 mi
Last recorded32,885 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 FJV
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 32,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 2 Aug 2022 32,587 miles

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

Play in engine mounts

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 32,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in engine mounts

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,735 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear shocks are rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,891 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 30,714 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 30,714 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,829 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,768 miles

Offside small oil leak

small crack in registration plate but not likely to be misread

Pass 21 Mar 2015 27,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 19,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,615 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 16,576 miles

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

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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GX06 FJV is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX06 FJV, 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 GX06 FJV registered?

GX06 FJV is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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