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LJ55 VOU

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,638 mi
Last recorded47,638 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VOU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 47,638 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 42,331 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Both Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 35,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 35,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 31,571 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 31,409 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 31,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,853 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 30,547 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 29,961 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,495 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,392 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,650 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 26,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,585 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 24,073 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,172 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 21,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,178 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 16,178 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,998 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 VOU is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LJ55 VOU, 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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What year was LJ55 VOU registered?

LJ55 VOU is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is LJ55 VOU safe to buy?

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