CarVerify

Free Car Check

SF55 BWG

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,630 mi
Last recorded25,630 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 BWG
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 25,630 miles

Central Front Front tyre has small cracks on sidewall no carcass showing

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 10,131 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Depth at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 10,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 10,031 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 9,996 miles

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

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

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,762 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 9,730 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 8,545 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2009 5,014 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 5,014 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 3,367 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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
Full Piaggio X8 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SF55 BWG is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SF55 BWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF55 BWG?

You can check the full history of SF55 BWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SF55 BWG registered?

SF55 BWG is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is SF55 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 BWG shows 11 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.

Does SF55 BWG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SF55 BWG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.