CarVerify

Free Car Check

LK08 LUJ

2008 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

6,777 mi
Last recorded6,777 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X8 Premium15,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 LUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 6,777 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 6,309 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 6,303 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 5,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 5,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 5,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 5,522 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 394 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 45,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,046 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,880 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,896 miles

RH & LH front fork stanctions have minor pitting in chrome surface

Slight drag detected on front wheel rotation although not visible on roller brake tester

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 20,375 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front brake slightly binding .

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions corroded .

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
Full Piaggio X8 Premium reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LK08 LUJ is a 2008 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio X8 Premium models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 15,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK08 LUJ, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio X8 Premium is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LK08 LUJ?

You can check the full history of LK08 LUJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LK08 LUJ registered?

LK08 LUJ is a 2008 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is LK08 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK08 LUJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK08 LUJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK08 LUJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.