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YJ06 MUE

2006 Piaggio X8

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,000 mi
Last recorded57,000 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 MUE
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 57,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 53,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect Movement is very stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 51,675 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort borderline (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 51,675 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded pads (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort borderline (3.3.A1d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 48,037 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough borderline (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 48,037 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough borderline (2.4.A.2c)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,663 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 37,663 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 24,686 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,222 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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YJ06 MUE is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ06 MUE, 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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YJ06 MUE is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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