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NK06 BYC

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,759 mi
Last recorded45,759 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 BYC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 45,759 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 45,759 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 43,866 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 40,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 34,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 29,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 29,334 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 28,525 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 27,564 miles

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,596 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 25,476 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 24,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,089 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 21,089 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2010 11,474 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 9,438 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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NK06 BYC is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NK06 BYC, 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 NK06 BYC registered?

NK06 BYC is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is NK06 BYC safe to buy?

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