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RX55 OPH

2006 Piaggio X8 Premium

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,473 mi
Last recorded43,473 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium25,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 OPH
MakePiaggio
ModelX8 Premium
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 43,473 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,000 miles

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

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 13 Apr 2022 85,174 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 85,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 81,047 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 76,968 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 76,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 72,537 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 72,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,287 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,084 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,084 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 65,084 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,528 miles

front & rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,004 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,741 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,987 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,322 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,322 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 1,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 14,972 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 10,495 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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RX55 OPH is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX55 OPH, 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 RX55 OPH registered?

RX55 OPH is a 2006 Piaggio X8 Premium, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is RX55 OPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 OPH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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