MOT Status
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54,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Maximum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Maximum limit. (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension component has excessive wear or free play Engine mounting link. (5.3.3 (d))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front tyre started to wear unevenly.
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyre started to wear unevenly.
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) locking device (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio X8?
Based on 11,009 MOT tests across 1,337 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MX05 VBC is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 MX05 VBC, 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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MX05 VBC is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 11 August 2005.
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