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GX56 OGV

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,643 mi
Last recorded50,643 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 OGV
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 50,643 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 34,380 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 24,814 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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GX56 OGV is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX56 OGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX56 OGV registered?

GX56 OGV is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is GX56 OGV safe to buy?

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