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BU06 DFG

2006 Piaggio X8

Silver Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,897 mi
Last recorded24,897 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU06 DFG
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 24,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 23,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 22,243 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,716 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 21,673 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 20,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 20,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 19,595 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,081 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 19,040 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 18,520 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,741 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,943 miles

pitting to front fork stanchons

Pass 6 Apr 2013 16,438 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 14,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 14,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,352 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,669 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,913 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BU06 DFG is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Silver with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU06 DFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU06 DFG registered?

BU06 DFG is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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