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AU56 BKK

2006 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,960 mi
Last recorded21,960 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BKK
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 21,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 21,959 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 19,132 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 18,173 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 17,436 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 17,436 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2011 16,029 miles

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

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

centre stand operation stiff .

Pass 16 Sep 2010 13,231 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake reserve travel is getting low .

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,763 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in front tyre

exhaust guard loose .

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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AU56 BKK is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AU56 BKK, 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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AU56 BKK is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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