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YN55 TCY

2005 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,565 mi
Last recorded39,565 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 TCY
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2018 39,565 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 39,326 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Headlight has red lights in it.... (1.2.1)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Centre Stand Insecure... (6.1.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick Rear pads are metal to metal and causing scoring to the disc.. (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated Rear swing arm linkage between the engine and frame has failed... contains bearings and sleeves that have corroded, causing excessive play (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 38,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 35,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,245 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 27,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 20,828 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,675 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,049 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 14,049 miles

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

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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YN55 TCY is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 19,462 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 YN55 TCY, 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 21 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YN55 TCY registered?

YN55 TCY is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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