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YJ06 UKS

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,497 mi
Last recorded36,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ06 UKS
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 36,497 miles

Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 33,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 37,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 3,619 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,869 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,369 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,036 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 20,971 miles

front tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 11,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 9,008 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 UKS is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UKS, 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 YJ06 UKS registered?

YJ06 UKS is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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