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VU03 STZ

2003 Piaggio X9

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,473 mi
Last recorded19,473 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio X912,198 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 STZ
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 19,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,650 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,208 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 18,208 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,926 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 17,926 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,940 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,545 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 9 Feb 2006 13,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio X9?

Based on 26,401 MOT tests across 3,111 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
993
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
3,111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 863
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 657
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 393
suspension bush has excessive free play 316
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 291
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VU03 STZ is a 2003 Piaggio X9 in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio X9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 12,198 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 X9 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU03 STZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio X9 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio X9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 STZ registered?

VU03 STZ is a 2003 Piaggio X9, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 STZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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