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LJ56 CYS

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,433 mi
Last recorded49,433 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 CYS
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 49,433 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 47,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,547 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,104 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 41,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,295 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Jun 2014 41,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,346 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate light not working

Fail 17 Aug 2012 35,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

rear number plate light not working

Pass 22 Aug 2011 34,775 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 29,663 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8 Premium?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
1,624
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
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LJ56 CYS is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 25,773 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 Premium fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ56 CYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X8 Premium typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 Premium is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ56 CYS registered?

LJ56 CYS is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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