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WJ55 OBC

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

14,618 mi
Last recorded14,618 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 OBC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 14,618 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 14,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 13,931 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 13,931 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,325 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 13,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,893 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 12,893 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,705 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,775 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 8,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 7,204 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 2,246 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 2,242 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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WJ55 OBC is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OBC, 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 WJ55 OBC registered?

WJ55 OBC is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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