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LJ56 RYA

2006 Piaggio X8

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,281 mi
Last recorded29,281 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 RYA
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 29,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 4,181 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 4,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 4,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies brake switch / wiring (1.3.1a)

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

Front handlebar covers fitted

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 4,131 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 4,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 4,046 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 3,843 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 3,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 2,522 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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LJ56 RYA is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 20,211 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 LJ56 RYA, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ56 RYA registered?

LJ56 RYA is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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