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R800 GRF

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,705 mi
Last recorded63,705 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 GRF
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 63,705 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 63,650 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,798 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 60,246 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,966 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 55,495 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 53,492 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,522 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,728 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,006 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,535 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 35,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,970 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R800 GRF is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R800 GRF, 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 R800 GRF registered?

R800 GRF is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is R800 GRF safe to buy?

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