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KE06 EKW

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,848 mi
Last recorded32,848 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE06 EKW
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2015 32,848 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension fouling which affects the movement of the front suspension. (2.3.6a)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 32,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 32,848 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 32,848 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle deteriorated and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 17,265 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 17,265 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

failed items

Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 59,350 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009

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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KE06 EKW is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 20,211 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE06 EKW, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE06 EKW registered?

KE06 EKW is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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