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YB06 VHU

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,259 mi
Last recorded24,259 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 VHU
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 24,259 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 24,259 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 23,306 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 21,986 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 21,896 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 May 2012 20,113 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

no main beam tell tail

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,602 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 15,643 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 15,643 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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YB06 VHU is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 YB06 VHU, 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 YB06 VHU registered?

YB06 VHU is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 15 July 2006.

Is YB06 VHU safe to buy?

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