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LJ05 SWU

2005 Piaggio X9 250

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,038 mi
Last recorded31,038 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X9 2507,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 SWU
MakePiaggio
ModelX9 250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,038 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

number plate lamp inoperative

Pass 3 May 2014 28,191 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 28,191 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 24,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 21,487 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 14,752 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 14,741 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 12,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 10,438 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 10,438 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio X9 250?

Based on 714 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
1,167
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 15
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 9
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LJ05 SWU is a 2005 Piaggio X9 250 in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio X9 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 7,404 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 X9 250 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X9 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio X9 250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 SWU registered?

LJ05 SWU is a 2005 Piaggio X9 250, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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