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RX05 OMC

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,326 mi
Last recorded44,326 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 OMC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 44,326 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 44,326 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 44,240 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 44,239 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 42,399 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 41,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 37,324 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 37,324 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,356 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,252 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 35,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 34,973 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 34,973 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 30,769 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 30,769 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 27,205 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,385 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 26,385 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,620 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 22,620 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,296 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,296 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,785 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio X8?

Based on 11,009 MOT tests across 1,337 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
2,086
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,337
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 475
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 267
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 198
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 138
suspension bush has excessive free play 135
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RX05 OMC is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 19,462 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 OMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X8 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX05 OMC is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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