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LX55 GBZ

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,574 mi
Last recorded50,574 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 GBZ
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 50,574 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 50,574 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 44,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 42,912 miles

Nearside Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,093 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,093 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,387 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,073 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,357 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 36,186 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,423 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,108 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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LX55 GBZ is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX55 GBZ, 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 LX55 GBZ registered?

LX55 GBZ is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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