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MX55 FJU

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,298 mi
Last recorded65,298 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX55 FJU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,298 miles

rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 19 Oct 2020 65,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,264 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,251 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 65,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,495 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 64,717 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 60,310 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 60,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 56,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,014 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 49,014 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,217 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,217 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,137 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,580 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8 Premium?

Based on 1,948 MOT tests across 188 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
1,624
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 21
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 18
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
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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.

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