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YK55 BUV

2006 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,888 mi
Last recorded18,888 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 BUV
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 18,888 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 29,932 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 May 2012 29,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 27,638 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 27,638 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,153 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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YK55 BUV is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK55 BUV, 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 YK55 BUV registered?

YK55 BUV is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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