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LJ57 VAH

2008 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,435 mi
Last recorded33,435 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X827,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VAH
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,757 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,816 miles

Nearside Rear 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 position lamp only working 50% 1 bulb inoperative!

Pass 19 Dec 2019 30,340 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 28,967 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 37,328 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)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 25,830 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 22,366 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 22,344 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,422 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 15,756 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 11,620 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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LJ57 VAH is a 2008 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,502 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 LJ57 VAH, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ57 VAH registered?

LJ57 VAH is a 2008 Piaggio X8, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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