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VU06 MVO

2006 Piaggio X8

Grey Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,540 mi
Last recorded20,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 MVO
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 20,540 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 18,474 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER YOLK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 17,121 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened BOTTOM YOLK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 17,121 miles

Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened BOTTOM YOLK (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 16,437 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 15,472 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Road spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 11,436 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 11,436 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 9,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 7,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 4,680 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 4,460 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 4,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 4,357 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 4,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 3,778 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 3,537 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 2,959 miles

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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VU06 MVO is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Grey with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU06 MVO, 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 VU06 MVO registered?

VU06 MVO is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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