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RX06 ETL

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 ETL
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,132 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Frame/Engine mountings and suspension surrounding structure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 50,132 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Frame/Engine mountings and suspension surrounding structure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 50,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp not working

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 50,132 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working inoperative from front brake control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp not working

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,132 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 50,132 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play engine/swing arm mounting bearings (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,132 miles

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

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

Slight wear in engine mounts .

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,323 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,427 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 48,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 41,169 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,790 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,305 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,975 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 25,975 miles

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

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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RX06 ETL is a 2006 Piaggio X8 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 20,211 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 RX06 ETL, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX06 ETL is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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