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YM55 RUC

2006 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,872 mi
Last recorded28,872 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 RUC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 28,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 27,900 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess Freeplay in mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,334 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 26,903 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 26,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,129 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 25,861 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 25,861 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 25,396 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 24,694 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,833 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 22,558 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 21,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,089 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,049 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,680 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 18,680 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,221 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,718 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 12,257 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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YM55 RUC is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM55 RUC, 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 YM55 RUC registered?

YM55 RUC is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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