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LJ55 UJU

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,016 mi
Last recorded33,016 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 UJU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 33,016 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 32,954 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,653 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 24,653 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,537 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 13,193 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,841 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 33,081 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 32,179 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 7 May 2010 26,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 May 2010 26,536 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 8,509 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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LJ55 UJU is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UJU, 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 UJU is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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