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LF06 NVU

2006 Piaggio X8

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

31,636 mi
Last recorded31,636 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 NVU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 31,636 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 33,675 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 33,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 33,459 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 32,587 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 32,587 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 32,032 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 31,219 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 30,571 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 30,571 miles

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play ENGINE BUSH (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,466 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 27,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 23,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,770 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,770 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 2,124 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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LF06 NVU is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LF06 NVU, 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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LF06 NVU is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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