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LJ08 DFX

2008 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,201 mi
Last recorded24,201 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X827,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 DFX
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 24,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 24,097 miles

Side stand defective

Pass 10 May 2017 23,705 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 23,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 23,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 6,554 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 2,634 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 2,634 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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LJ08 DFX is a 2008 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ08 DFX, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ08 DFX registered?

LJ08 DFX is a 2008 Piaggio X8, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is LJ08 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 DFX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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