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YJ08 XGU

2008 Piaggio Xevo 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,010 mi
Last recorded26,010 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Xevo 12521,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 XGU
MakePiaggio
ModelXevo 125
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 26,010 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 26,010 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2025 21,920 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 21,920 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect cracked rear number plate (0.1 (c))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber likely to become detached leaking badly (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 17,952 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 13,415 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 11,495 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 10,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 10,034 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 9,110 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 8,031 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 5,917 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 5,627 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 4,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 2,166 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Xevo 125?

Based on 3,544 MOT tests across 499 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
2,860
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
499
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 64
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 48
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 38
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
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YJ08 XGU is a 2008 Piaggio Xevo 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Xevo 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 21,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Xevo 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ08 XGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Xevo 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Xevo 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ08 XGU registered?

YJ08 XGU is a 2008 Piaggio Xevo 125, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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