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YN55 XEL

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,580 mi
Last recorded52,580 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 XEL
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,580 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 52,540 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,115 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,926 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 34,926 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,854 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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YN55 XEL is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN55 XEL, 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 YN55 XEL registered?

YN55 XEL is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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