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LJ55 FCC

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,296 mi
Last recorded20,296 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 FCC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 20,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 13,348 miles

Centre Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised excessivery worn (2.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front suspension assembly component excessively corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 10,794 miles

Both tyres are starting to crack on the side walls and between the treads. Unable to see the rear disc pads.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 10,794 miles

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

Both tyres are starting to crack on the side walls and between the treads. Unable to see the rear disc pads.

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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LJ55 FCC is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 19,462 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 LJ55 FCC, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ55 FCC is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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