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YK55 EAW

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,598 mi
Last recorded32,598 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 EAW
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,598 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 32,598 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2021 32,487 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 42,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 42,229 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 42,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 37,782 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 37,755 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play rear swing arm bush collapsed (2.4.A2a(i))

Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,662 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,158 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,224 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 19,952 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 19,952 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2011 18,274 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 15,610 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 15,610 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 12,688 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 12,688 miles

Centre Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 9,671 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 EAW is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EAW, 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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YK55 EAW is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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