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LK56 EYS

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,752 mi
Last recorded42,752 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 EYS
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2021 42,752 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 35,925 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,602 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,832 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,902 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 20,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 15,305 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 11,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 11,883 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 9,980 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 9,980 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 8,028 miles

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
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LK56 EYS is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 25,773 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 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 LK56 EYS, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 Premium is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK56 EYS registered?

LK56 EYS is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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