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LY55 ZLU

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,039 mi
Last recorded57,039 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 ZLU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,039 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 57,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,219 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 53,219 miles

Stop lamp lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 50,237 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 50,211 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,361 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 48,361 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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))

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,855 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 43,773 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 37,992 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,742 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 13,871 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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LY55 ZLU is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LY55 ZLU, 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 LY55 ZLU registered?

LY55 ZLU is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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