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YN55 VZW

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,279 mi
Last recorded15,279 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 VZW
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 15,279 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 15,271 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 15,245 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,305 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 11,304 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

stand partually ceased does not retract fully

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 VZW is a 2005 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 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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

YN55 VZW is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YN55 VZW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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