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SF06 LUA

2006 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

35,405 mi
Last recorded35,405 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 LUA
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,405 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 35,403 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 27,545 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 27,537 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,574 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 19,574 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,614 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 15,597 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,667 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,035 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 14,032 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

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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SF06 LUA is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SF06 LUA, 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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What year was SF06 LUA registered?

SF06 LUA is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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