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RK53 ERU

2003 Piaggio X9

Yellow Petrol 459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,660 mi
Last recorded37,660 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio X912,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 ERU
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine459cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 37,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 37,660 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,483 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,653 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,742 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 17,820 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 17,817 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,353 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,451 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,652 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 9,478 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,478 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X9?

Based on 26,401 MOT tests across 3,111 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
993
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 863
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 393
suspension bush has excessive free play 316
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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RK53 ERU is a 2003 Piaggio X9 in Yellow with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio X9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 12,198 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 X9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK53 ERU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X9 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio X9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK53 ERU registered?

RK53 ERU is a 2003 Piaggio X9, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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