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AU58 BYA

2008 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,522 mi
Last recorded40,522 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio X827,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 BYA
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 40,522 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2024 36,252 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket incorrect (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 36,252 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket incorrect (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 31,824 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,515 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front brake slight bind

Front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls cracked

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre o/s sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,573 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 27,573 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,376 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 26,331 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low main beam (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls have superficual cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,042 miles

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

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls cracked

rear brake lever reserve travel is getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 19,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,795 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 11,792 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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AU58 BYA is a 2008 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio X8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 27,502 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 AU58 BYA, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio X8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU58 BYA is a 2008 Piaggio X8, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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