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Y487 BCG

2001 Piaggio X9

Grey Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,915 mi
Last recorded28,915 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Piaggio X912,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 BCG
MakePiaggio
ModelX9
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 28,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 27,934 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 27,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 27,201 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,615 miles

exhaust corroded

front forks weeping

Fail 29 Jun 2017 26,615 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

exhaust corroded

front forks weeping

Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,601 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,199 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,301 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 23,284 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 22,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,334 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,106 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 16,322 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2006 16,321 miles

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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Y487 BCG is a 2001 Piaggio X9 in Grey with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio X9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 12,892 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 Y487 BCG, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio X9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y487 BCG is a 2001 Piaggio X9, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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