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LJ55 ULX

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,303 mi
Last recorded21,303 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ULX
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 21,303 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 21,299 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Airbox loose

Clocks loose

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 21,293 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air box loose

Front Nail in tyre ()

Near side front mirror loose

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,933 miles

Front tyre perished

Indicator switch dodgy

Passenger handle loose - right side

Fail 5 Jul 2016 19,930 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Both sides (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect Oil leaked out (2.3.6c)

Front tyre perished

Indicator switch dodgy

Passenger handle loose - right side

Fail 19 May 2016 19,923 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front tyre perished

Passenger handle loose

Rear tyre flat

Reg plate loose

Pass 7 Apr 2015 19,095 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 19,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,942 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,936 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 16,936 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 13,869 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 13,869 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 10,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 7,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 7,672 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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 ULX is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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