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LJ55 OEH

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,322 mi
Last recorded27,322 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OEH
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 27,322 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 27,322 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 24,652 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 24,560 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Both rear shocks. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Front RH forkleg has light misting. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,669 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 16,669 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 11 May 2015 8,757 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 4,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 4,149 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 3,342 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 3,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 3,076 miles

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

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 OEH is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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