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LJ57 EOV

2007 Piaggio X8

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,237 mi
Last recorded42,237 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Piaggio X819,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 EOV
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 42,237 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 42,209 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake caliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 39,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre has lost its shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

battery insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,226 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 38,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,841 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 36,828 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. slightly corroded (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. fork tube (2.3.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

both front and rear tyres feel soft

the indicator switch is intermittent recommend it is replaced

the rear brake lever is slightly notchy in operation

the riders seat appears not to lock

unable to see large areas of the frame due to the body work

unable to test the headlight aim

unable to turn the rear wheel to check the run out of the rim

Pass 20 Feb 2015 35,078 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,141 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 32,078 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,285 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,481 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 14,473 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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LJ57 EOV is a 2007 Piaggio X8 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2007 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 19,956 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 LJ57 EOV, 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 19 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ57 EOV is a 2007 Piaggio X8, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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