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BX56 WDC

2006 Piaggio X8

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,438 mi
Last recorded28,438 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Piaggio X820,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 WDC
MakePiaggio
ModelX8
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 28,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 27,889 miles

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 30 Nov 2016 26,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 24,623 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 24,612 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 24,579 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

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

front tyre n/s + o/s sidewalls cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,968 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centrestand operation stiff not allowing stand to return to a safe position without assistance

n/s/r position lamp not working

slight bind is detected when rear wheel is rotated by hand but none detected when tested in RBT ( roller brake tester ) .

Fail 24 Oct 2014 22,941 miles

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

centrestand operation stiff not allowing stand to return to a safe position without assistance

n/s/r position lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,012 miles

centrestand springs weak, not allowing centrestand to return to safe position without assistance

Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,840 miles

centrestand operation stiff not allowing stand to return to a safe position without assistance .

Fail 23 Oct 2012 18,840 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

centrestand operation stiff not allowing stand to return to a safe position without assistance .

Pass 21 Oct 2011 16,314 miles

centrestand operation stiff, which can cause stand not to return too its safe position .

Fail 4 Oct 2011 16,224 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

centrestand operation is stiff, which can cause stand not to return to its safe rest position .

Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,769 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 9,657 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 WDC is a 2006 Piaggio X8 in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BX56 WDC, 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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BX56 WDC is a 2006 Piaggio X8, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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