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LX55 BNV

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,386 mi
Last recorded50,386 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BNV
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 50,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 50,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 46,705 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 46,704 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2021 42,555 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 42,555 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 37,008 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,951 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 2,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,223 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,123 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 24,239 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 19,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 12,960 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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LX55 BNV is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LX55 BNV, 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.

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What year was LX55 BNV registered?

LX55 BNV is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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