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SP05 DVC

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,991 mi
Last recorded15,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 DVC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 15,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 14,281 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 14,283 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 14,146 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 14,144 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2014 9,101 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 9,021 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,019 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,473 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 5,473 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 5,469 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 5,469 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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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SP05 DVC is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP05 DVC, 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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What year was SP05 DVC registered?

SP05 DVC is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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