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WJ55 KNB

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,204 mi
Last recorded41,204 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 KNB
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 41,204 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 40,950 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Major notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 36,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,414 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,972 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 13,965 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,006 miles

slight notch in steering head bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2011 9,581 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 9,565 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 6,774 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 6,774 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 3,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WJ55 KNB is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ55 KNB, 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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WJ55 KNB is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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