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HY08 EVU

2008 Piaggio Xevo 400

Blue Petrol 399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,724 mi
Last recorded66,724 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Xevo 40022,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 EVU
MakePiaggio
ModelXevo 400
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,724 miles

corrosion to frame

Fail 19 Jun 2025 66,629 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to frame

Pass 21 Jun 2024 66,026 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 66,026 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 65,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,369 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 59,369 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 58,901 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,280 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,972 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 47,972 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,643 miles

Front tyre starting to go out of shape

Number plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,931 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,605 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Xevo 400?

Based on 1,740 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
1,608
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 28
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 14
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 13
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HY08 EVU is a 2008 Piaggio Xevo 400 in Blue with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Xevo 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 22,812 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 Xevo 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 EVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Xevo 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Xevo 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY08 EVU registered?

HY08 EVU is a 2008 Piaggio Xevo 400, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is HY08 EVU safe to buy?

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