MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Transmission noise
Nearside Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)
Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Transmission noise
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
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))
Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio X8 Premium?
Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MX55 FJU is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MX55 FJU, 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 MX55 FJU registered?
MX55 FJU is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 13 February 2006.
Is MX55 FJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for MX55 FJU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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