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AU56 DUA

2006 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,711 mi
Last recorded27,711 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 DUA
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,711 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 27,711 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 22,643 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 16,763 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 10,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 10,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 10,939 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 9,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 8,037 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 5 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust heat guard missing

Fail 22 Sep 2009 22,302 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust heat guard missing .

n/s/f fork stanchion pitted .

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 DUA is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DUA, 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 DUA is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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