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LJ57 XVD

2008 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,077 mi
Last recorded80,077 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X827,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 XVD
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 80,077 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint with flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,764 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At joint with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 74,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 67,198 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 67,193 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,957 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 46,957 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,233 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 6,805 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 XVD is a 2008 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

LJ57 XVD is a 2008 Piaggio X8, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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