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YX55 HNE

2006 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,576 mi
Last recorded48,576 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 HNE
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,576 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 48,576 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear brake leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure air filter housing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nearside mirror missing

speedo cable broken/not attached

Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,576 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,465 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,312 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 48,299 miles

Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,085 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,871 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 47,871 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,532 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,839 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,915 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,904 miles

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

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,766 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,421 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,931 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 39,820 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 27,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 16,979 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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YX55 HNE is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX55 HNE, 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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YX55 HNE is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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