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BX56 SFE

2006 Piaggio X8

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,975 mi
Last recorded33,975 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 SFE
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,975 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 33,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 33,332 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

Nearside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2012 29,961 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 25,575 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2012 25,575 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,985 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 14,131 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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BX56 SFE is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BX56 SFE, 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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What year was BX56 SFE registered?

BX56 SFE is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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