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MX05 VBC

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,376 mi
Last recorded54,376 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VBC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 54,376 miles

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))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 54,376 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,372 miles

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))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,388 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 48,388 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,418 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 40,929 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 37,439 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 37,439 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 22,944 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 22,944 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 13,848 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 11,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 11,361 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 11,096 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 10,646 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 10,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 10,145 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 9,272 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 9,272 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 7,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 3,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,501 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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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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