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YX05 KNZ

2005 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

33,668 mi
Last recorded33,668 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio X819,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 KNZ
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,668 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 33,665 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,660 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Numberplate light inop.

One of two rear position lights inop on the n/s.

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

oil leak from airbox drain plug.

Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,653 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Numberplate light inop.

One of two rear position lights inop on the n/s.

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

oil leak from airbox drain plug.

Pass 27 May 2014 28,277 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

numberplate light inoperative

Fail 21 May 2014 28,277 miles

Offside Front suspension assembly component cracked (2.3.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front tyre out of round (mis-shapen)

numberplate light inoperative

Pass 16 May 2013 23,624 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 23,624 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2012 21,200 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 21,200 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 17,149 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,106 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 12,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 8,102 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 8,093 miles

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

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

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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YX05 KNZ is a 2005 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YX05 KNZ, 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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YX05 KNZ is a 2005 Piaggio X8, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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