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LJ56 KFF

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 KFF
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,864 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 74,903 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 May 2022 7,490 miles

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,862 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,221 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 73,245 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 68,314 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 68,314 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,875 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 61,875 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 54,789 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 47,874 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 47,874 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,180 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 27,344 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 KFF is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KFF, 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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LJ56 KFF is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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