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LK55 FWY

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,521 mi
Last recorded47,521 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 FWY
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 47,521 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.3a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Lower Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 May 2013 47,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 41,674 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 41,674 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,263 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 37,249 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Dec 2009 31,815 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 31,815 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 25,961 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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LK55 FWY is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 19,462 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 LK55 FWY, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK55 FWY registered?

LK55 FWY is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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